32nd Street over Animas River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · .2 MI E of SH 550 · Structure no. DURANGO-003
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,111
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
32nd Street over Animas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32nd Street over Animas River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 10,111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,931 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 32nd Street over Animas River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 32nd 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 32nd Street over Animas River carry?
About 10,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 32nd Street over Animas River?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns 32nd Street over Animas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.