US Bridges

Irr# County RD 214 over Animas River

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · .1 MI S of CR 213 · Structure no. 067021400.0034A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 214 over Animas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# County RD 214 over Animas River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 214
CrossesAnimas River
Location.1 MI S of CR 213
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.1516, -107.88438
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2022)
Projected traffic764 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 214 over Animas River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# County RD 214 over Animas 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 214 over Animas River carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Irr# County RD 214 over Animas River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 214 over Animas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.