County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek
FairYuma County, Colorado · 0.20 MI E of CO RD N · Structure no. YUM53-N.20
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek 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 County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 53 over Red Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.