US Bridges

NFSR 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan River

Good

Jackson County, Colorado · 3.1 MI S. of S.H. 14 · Structure no. 020604000001092

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan River in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 740.1
CrossesS. Fork Michigan River
Location3.1 MI S. of S.H. 14
RouteFederal Lands Road 740.1
Coordinates40.49147, -106.00832
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (—)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan 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 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 740.1 over S. Fork Michigan River?

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