County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · 1.4 MI S of Hoehne RD · Structure no. LA75-38-20-53
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo 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 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 75.0 over Leitensdorfer Arroyo?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.