County Road 28 over East Douglas Creek
Rio Blanco County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 28 over East Douglas Creek in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 56 inventoried bridges in Rio Blanco County rated good (28.6%); 2 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel girder and floorbeam |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi E of Co Rd 27 |
| NBI structure number | RIOB-028-00.19 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rio Blanco County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 64 Ml over White River | 1948 | 3,500 | Fair |
| SH 64 Ml over Stinking Water Creek | 1982 | 2,400 | Fair |
| SH 13 Ml over White River | 2000 | 2,100 | Good |
| SH 64 Ml over Douglas Creek | 1990 | 1,600 | Good |
| Tenth Street over White River | 1998 | 1,443 | Fair |
| SH 13 Ml over Curtis Creek | 1958 | 1,300 | Fair |
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