US Bridges

County Road P over Arikaree River

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.90 Miles North of Count · Structure no. YUMP-11.90-A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road P over Arikaree River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road P over Arikaree River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road P
CrossesArikaree River
Location0.90 Miles North of Count
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.74205, -102.55719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 P over Arikaree River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Road P over Arikaree River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road P over Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.