CR 220 over Colorado River
PoorClosed to trafficColeman County, Texas · 3.60 MI SW of US 283 · Structure no. 230420AA0294001
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 698 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 220 over Colorado River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 220 over Colorado River in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 125 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 220 over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is CR 220 over Colorado River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 220 over Colorado River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 220 over Colorado River?
The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 220 over Colorado River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.