North Bridge RD over Vallecito Creek
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 1.8 MI N Vallecito Lake · Structure no. 067NV2700.0009A
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bridge RD over Vallecito Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bridge RD over Vallecito Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Bridge RD over Vallecito Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is North Bridge RD over Vallecito 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 North Bridge RD over Vallecito Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is North Bridge RD over Vallecito Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Bridge RD over Vallecito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.