James Street over Cottonwood Creek
FairChaffee County, Colorado · .1 MI W of Waters Ave · Structure no. B.V.-JAMES ST.
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 337
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street over Cottonwood Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Street over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is James 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 James Street over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is James Street over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.