US Bridges

County RD 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · Just W of CR 63.2 · Structure no. LA52-33-26-45A

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 52.0
CrossesCanyon Del Agua Creek
LocationJust W of CR 63.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.368, -104.55923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County RD 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua 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 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 52.0 over Canyon Del Agua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.