US Bridges

County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo

FairPosted for load

Las Animas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of CR 121.9 · Structure no. LA6.8-62-4-125

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 6.8
CrossesSalazar Arroyo
Location0.1 MI W of CR 121.9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.04136, -104.03931
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 6.8 over Salazar Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.