Fdr 726 over Fish Creek
FairDolores County, Colorado · 12 MI Wnw of Rico · Structure no. 021302000001002
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 726 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 726 over Fish Creek in Dolores County, Colorado. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2012. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 726 over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Fdr 726 over Fish 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 726 over Fish Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Fdr 726 over Fish Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 726 over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.