County Road 213 over Animas River
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · .5 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. 67021313.62052
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 475 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 213 over Animas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 213 over Animas River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,484 by 2042. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 213 over Animas River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 213 over Animas River 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 213 over Animas River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 213 over Animas River?
The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 213 over Animas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.