US Bridges

FSR 250 over Wightman Fork

Fair

Rio Grande County, Colorado · 26.3 MI on FSR 250 · Structure no. 020903000001185

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 250 over Wightman Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FSR 250 over Wightman Fork in Rio Grande 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2013. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 91.3 mi (147 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 250
CrossesWightman Fork
Location26.3 MI on FSR 250
RouteFederal Lands Road 250
CountyRio Grande County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.40403, -106.52167
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2003)
Projected traffic52 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed91.3 mi (147 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 250 over Wightman Fork built?

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

What condition is FSR 250 over Wightman Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 250 over Wightman Fork carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is FSR 250 over Wightman Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 250 over Wightman Fork?

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