US Bridges

County Road 6 over Apishapa River

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 1.1 MI S of SH 50 · Structure no. OT6-05-31.7-023

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Apishapa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 6 over Apishapa River in Otero 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesApishapa River
Location1.1 MI S of SH 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.10828, -103.96764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Apishapa River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Apishapa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Apishapa River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Apishapa River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Apishapa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.