US Bridges

County Road KK.5 over N. Fork Republican River

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.25 MI N of US HWY 34 · Structure no. YUMKK.5-35.75-A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road KK.5 over N. Fork Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road KK.5 over N. Fork Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road KK.5
CrossesN. Fork Republican River
Location0.25 MI N of US HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.08691, -102.17941
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 KK.5 over N. Fork Republican River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road KK.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 KK.5 over N. Fork Republican River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is County Road KK.5 over N. Fork Republican River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road KK.5 over N. Fork Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.