14th Street over Animas River
FairSan Juan County, Colorado · In Town of Silverton · Structure no. SILVERTON-1A
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
14th Street over Animas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th Street over Animas River in San Juan County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 14th Street over Animas River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is 14th Street over Animas 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 14th Street over Animas River carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 14th Street over Animas River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 14th Street over Animas River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.