IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek
GoodArchuleta County, Colorado · 1.6 KM SW of Chimney Rock · Structure no. 00000000000M509
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 163 over Devil Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.