Railroad Street over Cottonwood Creek
FairChaffee County, Colorado · .2 MI S of CR 306 · Structure no. B.V.-RAILROAD
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,729
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Street over Cottonwood Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,729 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad 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 Railroad Street over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.