County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio
PoorPosted for loadConejos County, Colorado · 1.1 MI S of CR G · Structure no. CON03.0E-01.1S
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 16 over Rio San Antonio?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.