US Bridges

County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River

Poor

Routt County, Colorado · 42.6 MI N of US HWY 40 · Structure no. 107012954.00942

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCounty Road 129
CrossesS.Fk Little Snake River
Location42.6 MI N of US HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.98949, -107.05181
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 129 over S.Fk Little Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.