US Bridges

County Road 240 over Florida River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · E of JCT CR 243/240 · Structure no. 067024013.8046A

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,095
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 240 over Florida River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 240 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 240
CrossesFlorida River
LocationE of JCT CR 243/240
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Plata County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.36072, -107.67127
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2022)
Projected traffic2,472 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1983, making it 42 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 2,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 240 over Florida River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 240 over Florida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.