US Bridges

County Road 240 over Florida River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · 2.5 MI NE of CR 225 · Structure no. 067024007.9012A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 240 over Florida River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 240 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 3,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 240
CrossesFlorida River
Location2.5 MI NE of CR 225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.32561, -107.75471
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,235 (2022)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 240 over Florida River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 240 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 240 over Florida River carry?

About 3,235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 240 over Florida River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 240 over Florida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.