US Bridges

Fdr 435 over Dolores River

Good

Montezuma County, Colorado · .1 MI on Fdr 435 · Structure no. 021301000001137

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 435 over Dolores River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 435 over Dolores River in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 435
CrossesDolores River
Location.1 MI on Fdr 435
RouteFederal Lands Road 435
Coordinates37.5993, -108.11252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1997)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 435 over Dolores River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Fdr 435 over Dolores 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 435 over Dolores River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Fdr 435 over Dolores River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 435 over Dolores River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.