US Bridges

Irr# County RD 213 over LA Posta Canyon

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · 5.9 MI NW of SH 550 · Structure no. 067021305.9048A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 213 over LA Posta Canyon is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Irr# County RD 213 over LA Posta Canyon in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 213
CrossesLA Posta Canyon
Location5.9 MI NW of SH 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.12366, -107.89525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (2022)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 213 over LA Posta Canyon built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# County RD 213 over LA Posta Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Irr# County RD 213 over LA Posta Canyon carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Irr# County RD 213 over LA Posta Canyon?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 213 over LA Posta Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.