US Bridges

County Road Dd over Arikaree River

Fair

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.45 Mile North of County · Structure no. YUMDD-16.45-A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Dd over Arikaree River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Dd over Arikaree River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Dd
CrossesArikaree River
Location0.45 Mile North of County
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.81053, -102.31294
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dd over Arikaree River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Dd over Arikaree 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 County Road Dd over Arikaree River carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is County Road Dd over Arikaree River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Dd over Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.