Winding Fdr 855 over Portland Creek
FairOuray County, Colorado · .1MI S of Ouray · Structure no. 020406000001035
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Winding Fdr 855 over Portland Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Fdr 855 over Portland Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winding Fdr 855 over Portland Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winding Fdr 855 over Portland 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 Winding Fdr 855 over Portland Creek carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Winding Fdr 855 over Portland Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Winding Fdr 855 over Portland Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.