US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Gunnison County, Colorado · 11.4 MI NE of Almont · Structure no. 020407000003032

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2014. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location11.4 MI NE of Almont
RouteFederal Lands Road 7744.
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.80073, -106.74918
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2008)
Projected traffic300 by 2014
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 September 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 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

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