Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry Creek
PoorRoutt County, Colorado · 0.1 MI So of US HWY 40 · Structure no. HAYDEN-POPLAR
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,385
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,385 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,839 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).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry 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 Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar ST (CR53) over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.