County RD 42.0 over Feeder Ditch
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · Just East of CR 79 · Structure no. LA42-40-21-58
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 42.0 over Feeder Ditch is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 42.0 over Feeder Ditch in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 42.0 over Feeder Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 42.0 over Feeder 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 42.0 over Feeder Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County RD 42.0 over Feeder Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 42.0 over Feeder Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.