County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River
PoorWashington County, Colorado · 0.25 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 0 · Structure no. WTNR-00.25-A
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Road R over N. Fork Arikaree River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.