US Bridges

County Road 234 over Florida River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · 2 MI SW of CR 225 · Structure no. 067023403.0016A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,438
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 234 over Florida River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 234 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 234
CrossesFlorida River
Location2 MI SW of CR 225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.27628, -107.79328
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,438 (2022)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2006, making it 19 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 2,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 234 over Florida River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 234 over Florida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.