US Bridges

CO RD 82 over Slater Creek

Good

Routt County, Colorado · 9.2 M E of Moffat CO Line · Structure no. 107008209.20751

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 82 over Slater Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CO RD 82 over Slater Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesCO RD 82
CrossesSlater Creek
Location9.2 M E of Moffat CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.84888, -107.20857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 82 over Slater Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 82 over Slater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 82 over Slater Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 82 over Slater Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 82 over Slater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.