Fdr 520 over Crooked Creek
FairHinsdale County, Colorado · 14.6 MI Wsw of Creede · Structure no. 020904000001036
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 219
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 520 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 520 over Crooked Creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 41 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2012. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 520 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Fdr 520 over Crooked 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 520 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 219 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 520 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 520 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.