Fdr 597 over Florida River
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · 16.5 MI NE of Durango · Structure no. 021308000001003
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 597 over Florida River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 597 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 597 over Florida River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Fdr 597 over Florida 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 597 over Florida River carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Fdr 597 over Florida River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 597 over Florida River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.