US Bridges

Fdr 514 over Plateau Creek

Good

Dolores County, Colorado · 21.4 MI on Fdr 514 · Structure no. 021302000001162

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 514 over Plateau Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 514 over Plateau Creek in Dolores County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2012. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesFdr 514
CrossesPlateau Creek
Location21.4 MI on Fdr 514
RouteFederal Lands Road 514
Coordinates37.68004, -108.4683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1992)
Projected traffic10 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 514 over Plateau Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 514 over Plateau 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 514 over Plateau Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 514 over Plateau Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 514 over Plateau Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.