County Road 501 over Vallecito Crk Diversion
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of N Vallecito · Structure no. 067050118.7007A
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 749
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 501 over Vallecito Crk Diversion is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 501 over Vallecito Crk Diversion in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 County Road 501 over Vallecito Crk Diversion built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 501 over Vallecito Crk Diversion 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 Vallecito Crk Diversion carry?
About 749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 501 over Vallecito Crk Diversion?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 501 over Vallecito Crk Diversion?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.