US Bridges

County Road 234 over Florida River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · .2 MI S of CR 237 · Structure no. 067023402.1015A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,885
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 234 over Florida River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 234 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,404 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 234
CrossesFlorida River
Location.2 MI S of CR 237
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.28774, -107.79568
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2022)
Projected traffic3,404 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 234 over Florida River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 234 over Florida River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 234 over Florida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.