US Bridges

Harebell DR over San Juan River

Fair

Archuleta County, Colorado · 6 MI NE of Pagosa Spring · Structure no. AR-HAREBELL.A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harebell DR over San Juan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harebell DR over San Juan River in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesHarebell DR
CrossesSan Juan River
Location6 MI NE of Pagosa Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.33368, -106.94338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic178 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harebell DR over San Juan River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harebell DR over San Juan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Harebell DR over San Juan River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harebell DR over San Juan River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harebell DR over San Juan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.