County Road M over Conejos River
PoorPosted for loadConejos County, Colorado · .3 MI NE of CR 19 · Structure no. CON06.3E-04.7NA
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road M over Conejos River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road M over Conejos River in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 118 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road M over Conejos River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road M over Conejos 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Road M over Conejos River carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road M over Conejos River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road M over Conejos River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.