US Bridges

County Road 234 over Florida Canal

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · .3 MI N of CR 237 · Structure no. 067023401.6014A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,598
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 234 over Florida Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 234 over Florida Canal in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 234
CrossesFlorida Canal
Location.3 MI N of CR 237
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.29448, -107.79471
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2017)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 234 over Florida Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 234 over Florida Canal 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 234 over Florida Canal carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 234 over Florida Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 234 over Florida Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.