US Bridges

Irr# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · N of JCT of 524 & 522 · Structure no. 067052201.5041A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Irr# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIrr# CO RD 522A
CrossesAllison Ditch
LocationN of JCT of 524 & 522
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.15902, -107.57477
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch 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 Irr# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Irr# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# CO RD 522A over Allison Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.