US Bridges

County Road 207 over Lightner Creek

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · .2 MI N of SH 160 · Structure no. 067020700.3025A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 207 over Lightner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 207 over Lightner Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 207
CrossesLightner Creek
Location.2 MI N of SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.28299, -107.93464
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 207 over Lightner Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 207 over Lightner Creek 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 207 over Lightner Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 207 over Lightner Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 207 over Lightner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.