US Bridges

County RD HH50 over Kerber Creek

Fair

Saguache County, Colorado · Just S of CR LL.56 · Structure no. SAGHH50-502-20A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD HH50 over Kerber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD HH50 over Kerber Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD HH50
CrossesKerber Creek
LocationJust S of CR LL.56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaguache County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.21483, -106.07988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic93 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD HH50 over Kerber Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD HH50 over Kerber 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD HH50 over Kerber Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD HH50 over Kerber Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD HH50 over Kerber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.