US Bridges

Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican River

Fair

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.1 M South of SH 34 · Structure no. WRAY 2

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,702
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,702 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,991 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Street
CrossesN. Fork Republican River
Location0.1 M South of SH 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.07828, -102.23562
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2023)
Projected traffic1,991 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican River carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over N. Fork Republican River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.