US Bridges

Irr# SH 84 Ml over Navajo River

Fair

Archuleta County, Colorado · 4.5 MI NW of New Mexico S · Structure no. P-09-D

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# SH 84 Ml over Navajo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# SH 84 Ml over Navajo River in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,133 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr# SH 84 Ml
CrossesNavajo River
Location4.5 MI NW of New Mexico S
RouteU.S. Route 84A
Coordinates37.036, -106.84117
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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# SH 84 Ml over Navajo River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Irr# SH 84 Ml over Navajo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Irr# SH 84 Ml over Navajo River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Irr# SH 84 Ml over Navajo River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# SH 84 Ml over Navajo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.