US Bridges

County Road 223 over Florida River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · .4 MI NE of SH 140 · Structure no. 067022300.6019A

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 223 over Florida River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 223 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 99 years old, older 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 223
CrossesFlorida River
Location.4 MI NE of SH 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.23401, -107.75783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 223 over Florida River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 223 over Florida River 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 County Road 223 over Florida River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 223 over Florida River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 223 over Florida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.