County Road 179 over Trout Creek
PoorRoutt County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of CO RD 33 · Structure no. 107017900.90926
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 179 over Trout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 179 over Trout Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 179 over Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 179 over Trout Creek 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 179 over Trout Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is County Road 179 over Trout Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 179 over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.