Third Street over Rifle Creek

Fair Condition95 years old3,547 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
Location2 Blocks W Of Rr Ave.
CarriesThird Street
CrossesRifle Creek
Coordinates39.53151, -107.78593

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length122.0 ft (37.2 m)
Max Span57.4 ft (17.5 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area476.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,547 (2023)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number3RD ST BRIDGE

Nearby Bridges

Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek 0.3 mi Fair Railroad Av over Up Rr 0.4 mi Fair Railroad Avenue over Rifle Creek 0.4 mi Fair Railroad Av over Colorado River 0.6 mi Fair I 70 Ml Wbnd over SH 13 Ml 0.7 mi Fair I 70 Ml Ebnd over SH 13 Ml 0.7 mi Fair 16th Street over Rifle Creek 0.9 mi Fair Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek 1.0 mi Good SH 13 Ml over Hubbard Gulch 1.1 mi Fair SH 13 Ml over Government Creek 1.4 mi Good