US 550 Ml over Animas River

Fair Condition116 years old28,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
LocationIn Durango
CarriesUS 550 Ml
CrossesAnimas River
Coordinates37.28064, -107.87818

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length150.9 ft (46 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Area1122.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1910 (reconstructed 1965)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberO-05-J

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