US Bridges

NFSR 106.1 over East Branch Willow Creek

Good

Jackson County, Colorado · 1.4 MI Int 106 & SH 125 · Structure no. 0206041072

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 106.1 over East Branch Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying NFSR 106.1 over East Branch Willow Creek in Jackson County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 106.1
CrossesEast Branch Willow Creek
Location1.4 MI Int 106 & SH 125
RouteFederal Lands Road 106.1
Coordinates40.39339, -106.13172
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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 106.1 over East Branch Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 106.1 over East Branch Willow 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 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 106.1 over East Branch Willow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 106.1 over East Branch Willow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns NFSR 106.1 over East Branch Willow Creek?

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