Blake Street over N. Fork Republican River
PoorYuma County, Colorado · 0.1 M N of SH 34 · Structure no. WRAY 1
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,169
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blake Street over N. Fork Republican River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blake Street over N. Fork Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 3 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 3,169 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,708 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blake Street over N. Fork Republican River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blake Street over N. Fork Republican 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Blake Street over N. Fork Republican River carry?
About 3,169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Blake Street over N. Fork Republican River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Blake Street over N. Fork Republican River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.