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Photos: Bridge inspections

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 1:47 PM MT

Updated Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 8:39 PM MT

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Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges across La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges across La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Bridge inspectors carry out an inspection Oct. 22 of the Santa Rita Bridge on Camino del Rio that crosses the Animas River. Colorado Department of Transportation is in the process of looking at the condition of bridges in La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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