South Shield Drive over Yampa River
GoodRoutt County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of US HWY 40 · Structure no. 1250.10-A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,672
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Shield Drive over Yampa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Shield Drive over Yampa River in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,672 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Shield Drive over Yampa River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Shield Drive over Yampa River 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 South Shield Drive over Yampa River carry?
About 2,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is South Shield Drive over Yampa River?
The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns South Shield Drive over Yampa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.