US Bridges

Bayfield Parkway over Los Pinos River

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · 0.15 W Mill Street · Structure no. BP-MC

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayfield Parkway over Los Pinos River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bayfield Parkway over Los Pinos River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 3,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,611 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesBayfield Parkway
CrossesLos Pinos River
Location0.15 W Mill Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.2238, -107.60534
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2022)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bayfield Parkway over Los Pinos River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayfield Parkway 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 Bayfield Parkway over Los Pinos River carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bayfield Parkway over Los Pinos River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bayfield Parkway over Los Pinos River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.