County Road 501 over Los Pinos River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 7.2 MI Nnw of Bayfield · Structure no. 067050107.8005A
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,112
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 501 over Los Pinos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 501 over Los Pinos River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 80 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 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 2,112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,493 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Los Pinos River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is County Road 501 over Los Pinos 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 501 over Los Pinos River carry?
About 2,112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 501 over Los Pinos River?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 501 over Los Pinos River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.