US Bridges

Irr# County RD 334 over Allison Ditch

FairPosted for load

La Plata County, Colorado · .5 MI E of CR 523 · Structure no. 67033403.00038

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 334 over Allison Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# County RD 334 over Allison Ditch in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 334
CrossesAllison Ditch
Location.5 MI E of CR 523
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.14011, -107.55795
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 334 over Allison Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Irr# County RD 334 over Allison Ditch 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 334 over Allison Ditch carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Irr# County RD 334 over Allison Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 334 over Allison Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.