Archie Street over Rito Seco
FairCostilla County, Colorado · In Town of San Luis · Structure no. SAN LUIS-2A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Archie Street over Rito Seco is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Archie Street over Rito Seco in Costilla County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Archie Street over Rito Seco built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Archie Street over Rito Seco 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 Archie Street over Rito Seco carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Archie Street over Rito Seco?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Archie Street over Rito Seco?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.