US Bridges

FSR 703.1 over Homestake Creek

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Sth 24 · Structure no. 021507000014841

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2000 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 703.1 over Homestake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FSR 703.1 over Homestake Creek in Eagle 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 703.1
CrossesHomestake Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Sth 24
RouteFederal Lands Road 703.1
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.47333, -106.36824
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2000)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 FSR 703.1 over Homestake Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 703.1 over Homestake 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 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 703.1 over Homestake Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FSR 703.1 over Homestake Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 703.1 over Homestake Creek?

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