US Bridges

County RD 88.0 over Timpas Creek

FairPosted for load

Las Animas County, Colorado · 0.9 MI SW of Delhi/Sh 350 · Structure no. LA88-62-44-117

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 88.0 over Timpas Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 88.0 over Timpas Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 88.0
CrossesTimpas Creek
Location0.9 MI SW of Delhi/Sh 350
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLas Animas County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.62983, -104.02724
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 88.0 over Timpas Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 88.0 over Timpas 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 88.0 over Timpas Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD 88.0 over Timpas Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 88.0 over Timpas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.