US Bridges

Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv

Poor

Gunnison County, Colorado · 1.7 MI SE of Crystal · Structure no. 021503000001312

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2017. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 314
CrossesN Fk Crystal Rv
Location1.7 MI SE of Crystal
RouteFederal Lands Road 314.1
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.0497, -107.07667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1997)
Projected traffic11 by 2017
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 314 over N Fk Crystal Rv?

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