Fdr 522 over Fern Creek
FairMineral County, Colorado · .9 MI on FSR 522 · Structure no. 020905000001175
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 522 over Fern Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 522 over Fern Creek in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2023. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 522 over Fern Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 522 over Fern 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 522 over Fern Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Fdr 522 over Fern Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 522 over Fern Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.