US Bridges

County RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.45 Miles East of County · Structure no. YUM4-Z.45-A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 4
CrossesTributary of N. Sand Cre
Location0.45 Miles East of County
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.62889, -102.35747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre 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 RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 4 over Tributary of N. Sand Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.