Tenth Street over Fortification Creek
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 50 Ft E of Rose Street · Structure no. CRAIG-10TH ST
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,452
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tenth Street over Fortification Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tenth Street over Fortification Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,699 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tenth Street over Fortification Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tenth Street over Fortification 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Tenth Street over Fortification Creek carry?
About 1,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Tenth Street over Fortification Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Tenth Street over Fortification Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.