US Bridges

Fdr 380 over South Fork

Fair

Mineral County, Colorado · .10 MI on Fdr 380 · Structure no. 020905000001180

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 380 over South Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 380 over South Fork in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2011. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesFdr 380
CrossesSouth Fork
Location.10 MI on Fdr 380
RouteFederal Lands Road 380
Coordinates37.59633, -106.72732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (1991)
Projected traffic110 by 2011
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 380 over South Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 380 over South Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 380 over South Fork carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 380 over South Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 380 over South Fork?

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