US Bridges

Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek

Good

Hinsdale County, Colorado · Weminuche Creek · Structure no. 021306000001208

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 631
CrossesWeminuche Creek
LocationWeminuche Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 631
Coordinates37.49647, -107.25931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 631 over Weminuche Creek?

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