US Bridges

Fdr 108 over Willow Creek

Good

Grand County, Colorado · 0.01 Mi. West of Hwy. 108 · Structure no. 021004000001200

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2000 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 108 over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 108 over Willow Creek in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 1999. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 108
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.01 Mi. West of Hwy. 108
RouteFederal Lands Road 108.1
Coordinates40.24965, -106.07754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2000)
Projected traffic37 by 1999
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 108 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 108 over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 108 over Willow Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Fdr 108 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 108 over Willow Creek?

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