US Bridges

Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata River

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · 2 MI W of SH 140 · Structure no. 067010004.1027A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 100
CrossesLA Plata River
Location2 MI W of SH 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.11542, -108.1998
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 100 over LA Plata River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.