US Bridges

11th Street over Soda Creek

Fair

Routt County, Colorado · 100 Ft S of Oak Street · Structure no. 1250.05

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,112
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street over Soda Creek is a steel frame carrying 11th Street over Soda Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,112 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,704 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries11th Street
CrossesSoda Creek
Location100 Ft S of Oak Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.48871, -106.83713
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,112 (2023)
Projected traffic3,704 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 11th Street over Soda Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th 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 11th Street over Soda Creek carry?

About 3,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street over Soda Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street over Soda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.