US Bridges

Pahwintah Street over Soda Creek

Fair

Routt County, Colorado · 200 Ft So of Merrit ST · Structure no. 1250.01

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pahwintah Street over Soda Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Pahwintah Street over Soda Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPahwintah Street
CrossesSoda Creek
Location200 Ft So of Merrit ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.49183, -106.83032
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2023)
Projected traffic551 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pahwintah Street over Soda Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pahwintah Street over Soda 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pahwintah Street over Soda Creek carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pahwintah Street over Soda Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pahwintah Street over Soda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.