US Bridges

County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · Just S of SH160 · Structure no. 06701410.20033A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,182
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 141
CrossesWildcat Canyon
LocationJust S of SH160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.2644, -107.92213
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,182 (2022)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon 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 County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon carry?

About 3,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 141 over Wildcat Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.