US Bridges

Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · 5.0MI N of Redstone · Structure no. 021503000003016

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv in Pitkin 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 310
CrossesCrystal Rv
Location5.0MI N of Redstone
RouteFederal Lands Road 310.1
Coordinates39.24751, -107.23389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2003)
Projected traffic232 by 2045
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 310 over Crystal Rv?

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