County RD 24.6 over Gray Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 2.5 MI W of CR 81.5 · Structure no. LA24.6-40-12-63
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 24.6 over Gray Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 24.6 over Gray Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 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 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 24.6 over Gray Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is County RD 24.6 over Gray 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 24.6 over Gray Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County RD 24.6 over Gray Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 24.6 over Gray Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.