College ST / Cedar over Purgatoire River
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · Btw Nevada and Convent · Structure no. TP-18-DA
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,095
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College ST / Cedar over Purgatoire River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying College ST / Cedar over Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,577 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College ST / Cedar over Purgatoire River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is College ST / Cedar 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 College ST / Cedar over Purgatoire River carry?
About 2,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is College ST / Cedar over Purgatoire River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns College ST / Cedar over Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.