US Bridges

Irr# County RD 307 over Florida River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · 2.6 MI SW of LA Plata Apt · Structure no. 067030705.1035A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 307 over Florida River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irr# County RD 307 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 307
CrossesFlorida River
Location2.6 MI SW of LA Plata Apt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.13032, -107.78662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic153 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Irr# County RD 307 over Florida River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# County RD 307 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 Irr# County RD 307 over Florida River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Irr# County RD 307 over Florida River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 307 over Florida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.