Apache Street over San Juan River
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · In Pagosa Springs · Structure no. PAGOSA-APACHE
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,553
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Apache Street over San Juan River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Apache Street over San Juan River in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,013 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Apache Street over San Juan River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Apache Street 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 Apache Street over San Juan River carry?
About 2,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Apache Street over San Juan River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Apache Street over San Juan River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.