County RD 509 over Dry Creek
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 1.6 MI SW of Bayfield · Structure no. 067050903.7043A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,028
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 509 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 509 over Dry Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 509 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 509 over Dry Creek 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 RD 509 over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,028 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 509 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 509 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.