US Bridges

County Road 63J over S.Fork San Miguel River

Fair

San Miguel County, Colorado · 2 MI S of SH 145 · Structure no. SMG63J-0.0-24A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63J over S.Fork San Miguel River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 63J over S.Fork San Miguel River in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCounty Road 63J
CrossesS.Fork San Miguel River
Location2 MI S of SH 145
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.92883, -107.89822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 63J over S.Fork San Miguel River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63J over S.Fork San Miguel 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 County Road 63J over S.Fork San Miguel River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63J over S.Fork San Miguel River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63J over S.Fork San Miguel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.