US Bridges

NFSR 211 over Goose Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · At Goose CR Cg · Structure no. 021211000001010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2013 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 211 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NFSR 211 over Goose Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 years old, older 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesNFSR 211
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationAt Goose CR Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 211
Coordinates39.17154, -105.36054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2013)
Projected traffic183 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 211 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is NFSR 211 over Goose Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 211 over Goose Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 211 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 211 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.