E 3rd Street over Coal Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · Just E of N Petroleum Ave · Structure no. FLOR 002-3RD ST
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,092
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 3rd Street over Coal Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E 3rd Street over Coal Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 3rd Street over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 3rd Street over Coal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does E 3rd Street over Coal Creek carry?
About 2,092 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E 3rd Street over Coal Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns E 3rd Street over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.