County Road 527 over Beaver Creek
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · 2.1 MI NE of Bayfield · Structure no. 067052700.1001A
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 527 over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 527 over Beaver Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | 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 527 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 527 over Beaver 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 527 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Road 527 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 527 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.