US Bridges

Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande

Good

Mineral County, Colorado · 11.2 MI SW of South Fork · Structure no. 020901000001037

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 41 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2012. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 410
CrossesSouth Fork Rio Grande
Location11.2 MI SW of South Fork
RouteFederal Lands Road 410
Coordinates37.55177, -106.77993
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2002)
Projected traffic30 by 2012
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 410 over South Fork Rio Grande?

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