County RD 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. LA324-38-16-133
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is County RD 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch 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 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County RD 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 32.4 over Picketwire Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.