Third Street over Dry Creek
FairRoutt County, Colorado · 0.2 MI So of US HWY 40 · Structure no. HAYDEN-3RD-A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,004
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Street over Dry Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,195 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Street over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Street over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Third Street over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over Dry Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Third Street over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.