County RD 53.5 over Trib. Burro Canyon Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 5.3 MI N of SH12 · Structure no. LA535-25-13-19A
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 53.5 over Trib. Burro Canyon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 53.5 over Trib. Burro Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 53.5 over Trib. Burro Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is County RD 53.5 over Trib. Burro 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 53.5 over Trib. Burro Canyon Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County RD 53.5 over Trib. Burro Canyon Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 53.5 over Trib. Burro Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.