County Road 17 over Conejos River
GoodConejos County, Colorado · 2.0 MI S of CR M · Structure no. CON04.0E-03.1NA
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over Conejos River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 17 over Conejos River in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 County Road 17 over Conejos River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 17 over Conejos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 17 over Conejos River carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 17 over Conejos River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over Conejos River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.