Railroad Street over Coal Creek
FairFremont County, Colorado · In Florence · Structure no. FLOR 006-RR ST.
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 548
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Coal Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Railroad Street over Coal Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1918, 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.
It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad 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 Railroad Street over Coal Creek carry?
About 548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Street over Coal Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.