Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · .1 MI W of E. Elm ST · Structure no. TP-18-AA
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 856
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River carry?
About 856 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Linden Avenue over Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.