Forest Road 240 over Hot Creek
GoodConejos County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of CR 255 · Structure no. CON07.5W-13.4NA
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road 240 over Hot Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road 240 over Hot Creek in Conejos County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road 240 over Hot Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road 240 over Hot 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 2025.
How much traffic does Forest Road 240 over Hot Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road 240 over Hot Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road 240 over Hot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.