US Bridges

County Road D over Trib. to Beaver Creek

Fair

Washington County, Colorado · 0.65 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 20 · Structure no. WTND-20.65

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road D over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road D over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Washington 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 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road D
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location0.65 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.86619, -103.64933
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2023)
Projected traffic9 by 2042
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 D over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road D over Trib. to Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road D over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is County Road D over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns County Road D over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.