US Bridges

Picker Street over Dolores River

Fair

Dolores County, Colorado · 800 Ft W of SH145 · Structure no. RICO-001A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Picker Street over Dolores River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Picker Street over Dolores River in Dolores County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPicker Street
CrossesDolores River
Location800 Ft W of SH145
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDolores County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.69005, -108.03464
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic146 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Picker Street over Dolores River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Picker Street over Dolores River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Picker Street over Dolores River carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Picker Street over Dolores River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Picker Street over Dolores River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.