Fdr 622 over Piedra River
Archuleta County, Colorado · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fdr 622 over Piedra River in Archuleta County, Colorado, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 42 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2002).
- It is one of 33 of the 45 inventoried bridges in Archuleta County rated fair (73.3%); 2 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated good in the 2024 inventory and is now fair (deck 7 to 6, superstructure 7 to 6, substructure 7 to 6).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 152 ft |
| Location | 18.5 Mi Wnw of Pagosa Spg |
| NBI structure number | 021306000001022 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Archuleta County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek | 2019 | 16,600 | Good |
| US 160 Ml over San Juan River | 1962 | 8,800 | Fair |
| US 160 Ml over Martinez Creek | 1972 | 8,700 | Fair |
| US 160 Ml over Wildlife Crossing | 2022 | 5,500 | Good |
| Hot Springs Blvd. over San Juan River | 1989 | 5,150 | Fair |
| US 160 Ml over Piedra River | 1954 | 4,300 | Fair |
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