County RD 89.5 over Patton Arroyo
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. LA89.5-45-16-77
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 89.5 over Patton Arroyo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 89.5 over Patton Arroyo in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 89.5 over Patton Arroyo built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is County RD 89.5 over Patton 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 89.5 over Patton Arroyo carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County RD 89.5 over Patton Arroyo?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 89.5 over Patton Arroyo?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.