US Bridges

County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo

Fair

Baca County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of CR Aa · Structure no. BA45-45-23.2-61

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesSand Arroyo
Location0.1 MI N of CR Aa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaca County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.34005, -102.27692
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic69 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 County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Sand Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.