US Bridges

County RD 40.2 over Road Canyon Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · 1.2 MI S of CR 44 · Structure no. LA40.2-31-23-D

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 40.2 over Road Canyon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County RD 40.2 over Road Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 40.2
CrossesRoad Canyon Creek
Location1.2 MI S of CR 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.32281, -104.58687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic22 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 40.2 over Road Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 40.2 over Road 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 County RD 40.2 over Road Canyon Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 40.2 over Road Canyon Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 40.2 over Road Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.