2nd Avenue over Junction Creek
GoodLa Plata County, Colorado · Just N of 24th Street · Structure no. DURANGO-02A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,232
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Avenue over Junction Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Avenue over Junction Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,454 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Avenue over Junction Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Avenue over Junction Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Avenue over Junction Creek carry?
About 1,232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Avenue over Junction Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Avenue over Junction Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.