US Bridges

Fdr 648 over W Fork of San Juan River

Fair

Mineral County, Colorado · 13.7 MI Nne of Pagosa Spg · Structure no. 021306000001024

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 648 over W Fork of San Juan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 648 over W Fork of San Juan River in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 648
CrossesW Fork of San Juan River
Location13.7 MI Nne of Pagosa Spg
RouteFederal Lands Road 648
Coordinates37.44988, -106.91114
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2002)
Projected traffic48 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 648 over W Fork of San Juan River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 648 over W Fork of San Juan River 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 W Fork of San Juan River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Fdr 648 over W Fork of San Juan River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 648 over W Fork of San Juan River?

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