US Bridges

County Road LL.5 over S. Fork Republican River

Fair

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.45 Miles North of Count · Structure no. YUMLL.5-04.45-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road LL.5 over S. Fork Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road LL.5 over S. Fork Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road LL.5
CrossesS. Fork Republican River
Location0.45 Miles North of Count
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63775, -102.14341
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LL.5 over S. Fork Republican River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road LL.5 over S. Fork Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.