US Bridges

Irr# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · .2 MI E of SH 172 · Structure no. 67032200.40036

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 322
CrossesLos Pinos River
Location.2 MI E of SH 172
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.02953, -107.60466
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River 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 Irr# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Irr# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 322 over Los Pinos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.