Fourth Street over Fortification Creek
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 500 Ft E of Lincoln St. · Structure no. CRAIG-4.0TH ST
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 759
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourth Street over Fortification Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fourth Street over Fortification Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth Street over Fortification Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourth 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 Fourth Street over Fortification Creek carry?
About 759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Fourth Street over Fortification Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Fourth Street over Fortification Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.