FSR 523 over Red Mountain Creek
GoodMineral County, Colorado · 10.2 MI Ssw of Creede · Structure no. 020901000001032
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FSR 523 over Red Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FSR 523 over Red Mountain Creek in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 44 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2012. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FSR 523 over Red Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FSR 523 over Red Mountain 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 2021.
How much traffic does FSR 523 over Red Mountain Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is FSR 523 over Red Mountain Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FSR 523 over Red Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.