US Bridges

County Road RR over Arikaree River

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 1.20 MI N of CO RD 23 · Structure no. YUMRR-24.95-A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road RR over Arikaree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road RR over Arikaree River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCounty Road RR
CrossesArikaree River
Location1.20 MI N of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.933, -102.08286
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 RR over Arikaree River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road RR over Arikaree River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road RR over Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.