US Bridges

Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande River

Fair

Rio Grande County, Colorado · 3.5 MI NW of South Fork · Structure no. RGD0MP-00.10A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande River in Rio Grande 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMasonic Park Dr.
CrossesRio Grande River
Location3.5 MI NW of South Fork
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Grande County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.70077, -106.68562
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2022)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Masonic Park Dr. over Rio Grande River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.