US Bridges

CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · .1 MI W SH 160 · Structure no. LA75-37-13-144

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST
CrossesEngleville Canyon Creek
Location.1 MI W SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.18501, -104.48339
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 73.2/DIAZ ST over Engleville Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.