US Bridges

County RD 63.1 over Canyon Del Agua Creek

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · .6 MI N of CR 44 · Structure no. LA63.1-32-25-L

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 63.1 over Canyon Del Agua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 63.1 over Canyon Del Agua Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 63.1
CrossesCanyon Del Agua Creek
Location.6 MI N of CR 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.34693, -104.57445
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 63.1 over Canyon Del Agua Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 63.1 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 63.1 over Canyon Del Agua Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 63.1 over Canyon Del Agua Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 63.1 over Canyon Del Agua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.