Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · S.W. Edge of Durango · Structure no. O-05-T
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,610 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar 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 2023.
How much traffic does Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Private Land Acces over Lightner Creek Ar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.