Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek
FairClosed to trafficGunnison County, Colorado · 13 Mi. N.E. Almont Co. · Structure no. 020407000003031
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 42 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Spring Creek Road over Spring 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.