County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek
PoorPosted for loadLas Animas County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of SH 12 · Structure no. LA57.7-29-11-37
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 592
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek carry?
About 592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 57.7 over Reilly Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.