US Bridges

County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek

FairPosted for load

Las Animas County, Colorado · 7.8 MI N of SH 12 · Structure no. LA417-18-15-12B

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 41.7
CrossesSarcillo Canyon Creek
Location7.8 MI N of SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.1965, -104.82107
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo 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 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 41.7 over Sarcillo Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.