US Bridges

Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Routt County, Colorado · 200 Ft SE of 3rd Street · Structure no. 1250.06

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,949
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,949 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,079 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFish Crk Falls RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location200 Ft SE of 3rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4833, -106.82769
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,949 (2023)
Projected traffic7,079 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring 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 Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Crk Falls RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.