US Bridges

County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek

PoorPosted for load

Las Animas County, Colorado · .1 MI E of CR 101.8 · Structure no. LA22-52-11-85

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 22.0
CrossesSan Francisco Creek
Location.1 MI E of CR 101.8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.14328, -104.21872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$867,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 22.0 over San Francisco 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 22.0 over San Francisco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.