US Bridges

NFSR 116 over Lake Creek

Good

Lake County, Colorado · .02 MI SW of HWY 82 · Structure no. 021201000001003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 116 over Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 116 over Lake Creek in Lake County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2022. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNFSR 116
CrossesLake Creek
Location.02 MI SW of HWY 82
RouteFederal Lands Road 116
Coordinates39.06735, -106.41088
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2002)
Projected traffic231 by 2022
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 116 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 116 over Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 116 over Lake Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 116 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 116 over Lake Creek?

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