County RD 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek
PoorPosted for loadLas Animas County, Colorado · Just W of CR 67.9 · Structure no. LA20.8-35-12-47
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County RD 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 20.8 over Moore Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.