US Bridges

CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral

Fair

Conejos County, Colorado · .2 MI S of SH 370 · Structure no. 003001503.9006A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral in Conejos 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15 / 15 Mile RD
CrossesEmpire Lateral
Location.2 MI S of SH 370
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConejos County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.35623, -105.97107
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 / 15 Mile RD over Empire Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.