US Bridges

C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek

Fair

Costilla County, Colorado · 2.1 MI E of Fort Garland · Structure no. CSTRR-S.3-S160A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
531
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek in Costilla County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.Rd Trinchera
CrossesSangre De Cristo Creek
Location2.1 MI E of Fort Garland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCostilla County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.42812, -105.39483
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2022)
Projected traffic595 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.Rd Trinchera over Sangre De Cristo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.