County Road 6 over Alamosa River
PoorPosted for loadConejos County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of CR 255 · Structure no. CON07.0W-15.1N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 6 over Alamosa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Alamosa River in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 6 over Alamosa River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 6 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 6 over Alamosa River carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 6 over Alamosa River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 6 over Alamosa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.