US Bridges

E 2nd Street over Coal Creek

FairPosted for load

Fremont County, Colorado · Just E of Petroleum Av · Structure no. FLOR 005-E2NDST

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
611
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd Street over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 2nd Street over Coal Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 107 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 611 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 2nd Street
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationJust E of Petroleum Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.39039, -105.11447
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2022)
Projected traffic684 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 2nd Street over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is E 2nd 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E 2nd Street over Coal Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E 2nd Street over Coal Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns E 2nd Street over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.