Commercial Street over Purgatoire River
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · In Trinidad · Structure no. TP-18-BA
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commercial Street over Purgatoire River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Commercial Street over Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,043 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 67 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commercial Street over Purgatoire River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commercial Street 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 Commercial Street over Purgatoire River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Commercial Street over Purgatoire River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Commercial Street over Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.