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The Road and Bridge Department of Archuleta County is charged with the responsibility to maintain and reconstruct roads and bridges under its jurisdiction along with snow removal.
In addition to the 327 miles of road under county jurisdiction, the Road and Bridge Department must maintain, repair and replace 20 bridges. Bridges are defined as any structure with a span greater than 20 feet. The county applies for State and Federal grants to help fund bridge replacements.
County Roads are classified as Primary and Secondary Roads. Primary roads are roads defined as principal arterial and collector roads, and Secondary roads are local access roads. Road and Bridge maintains 222 miles of Primary roads and 105 miles of secondary roads. This includes plowing snow, grading roads, maintaining barrow ditches, cattleguards, culverts and drainage along our roads, and patching asphalt. Roads are assigned maintenance priorities based on traffic volume, seasonal use, type of use and available funds as directed by the BoCC. Due to the predominately rural and mountainous nature of the County, some roads are maintained on a very limited basis, or in the summer only.
Road and Bridge also makes necessary improvements and undertakes special projects on an “as needed” basis, based on priority and available time, equipment and funds.
In addition to the 327 miles of road under county jurisdiction, the Road and Bridge Department must maintain, repair and replace 20 bridges. Bridges are defined as any structure with a span greater than 20 feet. The county applies for State and Federal grants to help fund bridge replacements.
County Roads are classified as Primary and Secondary Roads. Primary roads are roads defined as principal arterial and collector roads, and Secondary roads are local access roads. Road and Bridge maintains 222 miles of Primary roads and 105 miles of secondary roads. This includes plowing snow, grading roads, maintaining barrow ditches, cattleguards, culverts and drainage along our roads, and patching asphalt. Roads are assigned maintenance priorities based on traffic volume, seasonal use, type of use and available funds as directed by the BoCC. Due to the predominately rural and mountainous nature of the County, some roads are maintained on a very limited basis, or in the summer only.
Road and Bridge also makes necessary improvements and undertakes special projects on an “as needed” basis, based on priority and available time, equipment and funds.
Contact Us
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Public Works DirectorKevin PogueOffice ManagerDixi Riveradrivera@archuletacounty.org1122 Hwy. 84P.O. Box 1507Pagosa Springs, CO 81147Ph: (970) 264-5660
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Monday - Friday7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Update: County Road 982 Paving Project Now Beginning May 30
Contractors have discovered a lack of existing asphalt on the road and will use additional material to complete the project. A change order was signed by the Board of County Commissioners and funds were allocated to produce a quality product. -
Piedra Road Paving Project Begins May 31
The repaving of Piedra Road (CR 600) will begin with equipment mobilization on Wednesday May 31st and asphalt removal starting the following week. The project is expected to be complete by end of August. Expect delays and detours during this process. -
Pagosa Junction Bridge Closing May 5th, 2023
Due to non-compliance with CDOT guidelines and lack of right-of-way access from the Southern Ute Tribe to complete repairs, the Pagosa Junction Bridge will be closed on May 5th, 2023 for the safety of residents and travelers in the area indefinitely. Read on...
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