US Bridges

County Road 56V over Leopard Creek

Good

San Miguel County, Colorado · .1 MI E of SH 62 · Structure no. SMG56V-0.1-19A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 56V over Leopard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 56V over Leopard Creek in San Miguel 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 56V
CrossesLeopard Creek
Location.1 MI E of SH 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Miguel County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.0665, -108.02591
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 County Road 56V over Leopard Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 56V over Leopard Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 56V over Leopard Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 56V over Leopard Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 56V over Leopard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.