Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek
FairChaffee County, Colorado · .1 MI E of SH 24 · Structure no. B.V.-CEDAR-A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Street over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.