Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek
GoodPosted for loadChaffee County, Colorado · .2 MI S of US 50 · Structure no. HS-1A
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Hot Springs Rd. over Poncha Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.