US Bridges

County Road 69.1 over Raton Creek

FairPosted for load

Las Animas County, Colorado · .1 MI SE CR 69.1 Strkvile · Structure no. LA69.1-358-145A

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69.1 over Raton Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 69.1 over Raton Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 69.1
CrossesRaton Creek
Location.1 MI SE CR 69.1 Strkvile
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.11347, -104.52272
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$186,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 69.1 over Raton Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 69.1 over Raton 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 Road 69.1 over Raton Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 69.1 over Raton Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 69.1 over Raton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.