Fdr 520I over Rio Grande River
FairHinsdale County, Colorado · 1 MI on Fdr 520I · Structure no. 020905000001176
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 520I over Rio Grande River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 520I over Rio Grande River in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2020. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 520I over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 520I over Rio Grande 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 520I over Rio Grande River carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Fdr 520I over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 520I over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.