US Bridges

Irr#co RD 551 over San Juan River

Fair

Archuleta County, Colorado · 2.9 MI E of Camado · Structure no. AR551-S0.1-500A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr#co RD 551 over San Juan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr#co RD 551 over San Juan River in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesIrr#co RD 551
CrossesSan Juan River
Location2.9 MI E of Camado
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.03243, -107.14998
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic43 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 Irr#co RD 551 over San Juan River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr#co RD 551 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 Irr#co RD 551 over San Juan River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Irr#co RD 551 over San Juan River?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Irr#co RD 551 over San Juan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.