County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · 4 MI SE of CR 12.5 · Structure no. LA105.5-53-7-90
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 105.5 over Gurule Arroyo?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.