US Bridges

Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 200 Ft W of Oak ST · Structure no. LA VETA-1-A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTown ST Ryus Ave.
CrossesCucharas River
Location200 Ft W of Oak ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.50908, -105.01214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Town ST Ryus Ave. over Cucharas River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.