US Bridges

NFSR 350 over Trout Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of SH 67 · Structure no. 021209000001023

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2013 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 350 over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NFSR 350 over Trout Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesNFSR 350
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SH 67
RouteFederal Lands Road 350
Coordinates39.1357, -105.10677
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2013)
Projected traffic184 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 350 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 350 over Trout 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does NFSR 350 over Trout Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 350 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 350 over Trout Creek?

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