9th Street over Animas River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 250 W of SH 550 · Structure no. DURANGO-001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,312
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over Animas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over Animas River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,089 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 9th Street over Animas River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Street over Animas 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 9th Street over Animas River carry?
About 4,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 9th Street over Animas River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over Animas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.