US Bridges

Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River

Fair

Hinsdale County, Colorado · 48 MI SW of Gunnison CO · Structure no. 000000000L59276

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDevils Creek Admin
CrossesLake Fork Gunnison River
Location48 MI SW of Gunnison CO
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHinsdale County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.12674, -107.28922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck1 ft (0.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Devils Creek Admin over Lake Fork Gunnison River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.