US Bridges

Irr# CO RD 700A over Stollsteimer Creek

Good

Archuleta County, Colorado · .1 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. AR700A-0.1-S16A

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# CO RD 700A over Stollsteimer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irr# CO RD 700A over Stollsteimer Creek 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 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIrr# CO RD 700A
CrossesStollsteimer Creek
Location.1 MI S of SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.22352, -107.2167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,276 (2022)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 700A over Stollsteimer Creek built?

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

What condition is Irr# CO RD 700A over Stollsteimer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Irr# CO RD 700A over Stollsteimer Creek carry?

About 1,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Irr# CO RD 700A over Stollsteimer Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# CO RD 700A over Stollsteimer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.