US Bridges

W 2nd Street over Oak Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · Just N of N Houston Av · Structure no. FLOR 001-W2NDST

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 2nd Street over Oak Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying W 2nd Street over Oak Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 years old, older 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 2nd Street
CrossesOak Creek
LocationJust N of N Houston Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.39619, -105.13006
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic156 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 2nd Street over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 2nd Street over Oak 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W 2nd Street over Oak Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 2nd Street over Oak Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W 2nd Street over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.