County Road V over Conejos River
PoorPosted for loadConejos County, Colorado · 1.7 MI E of 7th St. East · Structure no. CON08.7E-12.0N
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 185 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road V over Conejos River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road V over Conejos River in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road V over Conejos River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road V 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 2025.
How much traffic does County Road V over Conejos River carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road V over Conejos River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road V over Conejos River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.