US Bridges

NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River

Good

Routt County, Colorado · ~ 2 MI Ssw of Diamond Pk · Structure no. 020603000003058

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 44.1
CrossesN.Fork Elk River
Location~ 2 MI Ssw of Diamond Pk
RouteFederal Lands Road 44.1
CountyRoutt County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.82119, -106.77675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2045
Trucks—
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 NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 44.1 over N.Fork Elk River?

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