County Road 17 over Rio Grande River
GoodRio Grande County, Colorado · .9 MI N of SH 160 · Structure no. RGD017-00.90A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 17 over Rio Grande River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Rio Grande River in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 County Road 17 over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 17 over Rio Grande 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 17 over Rio Grande River carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 17 over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 17 over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.