Fdr 648 over Wolf Creek
FairMineral County, Colorado · 13.5 MI Nne of Pagosa Spj · Structure no. 021306000001023
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 648 over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 648 over Wolf Creek in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 5 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2012. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 648 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Fdr 648 over Wolf 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 648 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 648 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 648 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.