County Road 501 over Bear Creek
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · 5.3 MI N of Bayfield/Mp 5 · Structure no. 067050105.0003A
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,533
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 501 over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 501 over Bear Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,169 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 501 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 501 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 501 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 501 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 501 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.