US Bridges

Fdr 631 over Piedra River

Fair

Hinsdale County, Colorado · 16.4 MI on Fdr 631 · Structure no. 021306000001169

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
533
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 631 over Piedra River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 631 over Piedra River in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2013. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 631
CrossesPiedra River
Location16.4 MI on Fdr 631
RouteFederal Lands Road 631
Coordinates37.42761, -107.19378
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2003)
Projected traffic369 by 2013
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 631 over Piedra River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 631 over Piedra 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 631 over Piedra River carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 631 over Piedra River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 631 over Piedra River?

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