Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco
PoorArchuleta County, Colorado · 12.2 MI Ese of Pagosa Spg · Structure no. 021306000001020
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2012. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 660 over Rio Blanco?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.