US Bridges

County RD 18.7 over Wet Canyon Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of CR 31.9 · Structure no. LA18.7-17-10-2A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 18.7 over Wet Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 18.7 over Wet Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 18.7
CrossesWet Canyon Creek
Location0.1 MI E of CR 31.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.13227, -104.84724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 18.7 over Wet Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 18.7 over Wet Canyon 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 County RD 18.7 over Wet Canyon Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 18.7 over Wet Canyon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 18.7 over Wet Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.