US Bridges

County Road U over Arikaree River

Good

Yuma County, Colorado · 3.10 Miles North of Count · Structure no. YUMU-13.10-A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road U over Arikaree River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road U over Arikaree River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 87% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road U
CrossesArikaree River
Location3.10 Miles North of Count
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.76, -102.46408
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks87%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 U over Arikaree River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 87% are trucks.

How long is County Road U over Arikaree River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road U over Arikaree River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.