Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · 4.6 MI E of Arboles · Structure no. AR500-6.5-S151
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 182
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon 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 Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon carry?
About 182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Irr# CO RD 500 over Sandoval Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.