US Bridges

County Road Y over S. Fork Republican River

FairPosted for load

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.10 Miles North of Count · Structure no. YUMY-00.10

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Y over S. Fork Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Y over S. Fork Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Y
CrossesS. Fork Republican River
Location0.10 Miles North of Count
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.57221, -102.36089
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Y over S. Fork Republican River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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

About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Y over S. Fork Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.