US Bridges

County Road 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.45 Miles East of County · Structure no. YUM5-DD.45-A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesTrib. S. Fork Republican
Location0.45 Miles East of County
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.64636, -102.28094
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks57%
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 Road 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican 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 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Trib. S. Fork Republican?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.