County Road 243 over Main Elk Creek

Fair Condition69 years old44 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
Location5.5 Mi N Of CR 245
CarriesCounty Road 243
CrossesMain Elk Creek
Coordinates39.67747, -107.57244

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length52.5 ft (16 m)
Max Span47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Width16.4 ft (5 m)
Deck Area80 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic44 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberGAR243-05.56

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