City F Street over Arkansas River
FairChaffee County, Colorado · In City of Salida · Structure no. SALOOF-00.95
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City F Street over Arkansas River is a concrete arch - deck carrying City F Street over Arkansas River in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,837 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City F Street over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is City F Street over Arkansas River 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 City F Street over Arkansas River carry?
About 2,325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is City F Street over Arkansas River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns City F Street over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.