US Bridges

Juniper Village DR over San Miguel River

Good

San Miguel County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of SH 145 · Structure no. SMG55P-0.2-27A

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Village DR over San Miguel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Juniper Village DR over San Miguel River in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesJuniper Village DR
CrossesSan Miguel River
Location0.5 MI S of SH 145
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.00547, -108.0419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic189 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Juniper Village DR over San Miguel River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Village DR over San Miguel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Juniper Village DR over San Miguel River carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Village DR over San Miguel River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Village DR over San Miguel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.