US Bridges

Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · .3 MI SE of SH 550 · Structure no. M40M505 088

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesIrr# County RD 310
CrossesFlorida River
Location.3 MI SE of SH 550
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.0571, -107.86981
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,119 (2022)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River 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 Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River carry?

About 2,119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# County RD 310 over Florida River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.