US Bridges

Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash

Fair

La Plata County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of US160 · Structure no. DURANGO-005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,427
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,664 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 288 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThree Springs Blvd
CrossesTraverse Wash
Location0.6 MI N of US160
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.23304, -107.82327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width288 ft (87.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,427 (2022)
Projected traffic14,664 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash 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 Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash carry?

About 12,427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 288 ft wide.

Who owns Three Springs Blvd over Traverse Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.