Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · In Pagosa Springs · Structure no. LT.PLT.BRIDGE.A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,077 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hot Springs Blvd. 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 Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.