US Bridges

NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River

Good

Jackson County, Colorado · 4.5 Mi. S. of S.H. 14 · Structure no. 020604000001090

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 59 years old, older 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 770.1
CrossesS. Fork Mighigan River
Location4.5 Mi. S. of S.H. 14
RouteFederal Lands Road 770.1
Coordinates40.47168, -106.00897
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River 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 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 770.1 over S. Fork Mighigan River?

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