US Bridges

County RD 113.0 over Salt Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 5 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. LA113-57-7-GA

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 113.0 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 113.0 over Salt Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 113.0
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5 MI S of SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.0874, -104.12089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 County RD 113.0 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County RD 113.0 over Salt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 113.0 over Salt Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 113.0 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 113.0 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.