Fdr 250 over Alamosa River
PoorConejos County, Colorado · 23.5 MI Ssw of Del Norte · Structure no. 020903000001027
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 250 over Alamosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 250 over Alamosa River in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2012. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 250 over Alamosa River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Fdr 250 over Alamosa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 250 over Alamosa River carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Fdr 250 over Alamosa River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 250 over Alamosa River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.