CO RD 245 over Florida River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 500 Ft E of CR 240 · Structure no. 067024500.1011A
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 245 over Florida River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 245 over Florida River 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 245 over Florida River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 245 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 CO RD 245 over Florida River carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 245 over Florida River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 245 over Florida River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.