US Bridges

County Road 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.30 MI E of CO RD Pp · Structure no. YUM35.5-PP.30-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35.5
CrossesN. Fork Republican River
Location0.30 MI E of CO RD Pp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.0795, -102.10619
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks32%
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 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35.5 over N. Fork Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.