US Bridges

County RD 22.0 over Frijole Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 1MI E of CR 85.5 · Structure no. LA22-45-11-78A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 22.0 over Frijole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 22.0 over Frijole 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 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 22.0
CrossesFrijole Creek
Location1MI E of CR 85.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.14897, -104.34155
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 22.0 over Frijole Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 22.0 over Frijole 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 22.0 over Frijole Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 22.0 over Frijole Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 22.0 over Frijole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.