US Bridges

County Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River

Fair

Washington County, Colorado · 0.4 MI No. of CO RD 0 · Structure no. WTNCC-0.40-A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Cc
CrossesN. Fork Arikaree River
Location0.4 MI No. of CO RD 0
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.57253, -103.21803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is County Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Cc over N. Fork Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.