Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R.
GoodRio Grande County, Colorado · 560 Ft S of Highway 160 · Structure no. SOUTH FORK-1A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R. in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R. built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R. 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 Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R. carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R.?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Escondida Drive over South Fork Rio Grande R.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.