Irr# Co Rd 700 over Cat Creek
Archuleta County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irr# Co Rd 700 over Cat Creek in Archuleta County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 42 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 10 of the 45 inventoried bridges in Archuleta County rated good (22.2%); 2 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 7 to 8, superstructure 8 to 9.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 72 ft |
| Location | 4.7 Mi NE of Camado |
| NBI structure number | AR700-S102-160A |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
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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