IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos River
GoodMontezuma County, Colorado · 19.7 KM E of Chimney Rock · Structure no. 00000000000M608
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos River in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 208 over Mancos River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.