Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 600 Feet N of Main ST · Structure no. AG-2A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Balsam ST over Gonzales Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.