First Street over Coal Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · In City of Crested Butte · Structure no. CR.BUTTE-FIRST
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying First Street over Coal Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is First 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does First Street over Coal Creek carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Coal Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.