US Bridges

Cokedale Connector over Reilly Canyon Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of CR 57.7 · Structure no. LA29.8-10.7-136

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cokedale Connector over Reilly Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cokedale Connector over Reilly Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCokedale Connector
CrossesReilly Canyon Creek
Location0.1 MI W of CR 57.7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.14496, -104.61928
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2022)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cokedale Connector over Reilly Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cokedale Connector over Reilly 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 Cokedale Connector over Reilly Canyon Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cokedale Connector over Reilly Canyon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cokedale Connector over Reilly Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.