US Bridges

Yahmonite Road over Soda Creek

Good

Routt County, Colorado · 40 Ft NW of 9th Street · Structure no. 1250.02A

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,929
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yahmonite Road over Soda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yahmonite Road over Soda Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,929 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYahmonite Road
CrossesSoda Creek
Location40 Ft NW of 9th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.48946, -106.83314
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,929 (2023)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Yahmonite Road over Soda Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yahmonite Road over Soda 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 Yahmonite Road over Soda Creek carry?

About 1,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Yahmonite Road over Soda Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Yahmonite Road over Soda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.