FSR 650 over Embargo Creek
GoodSaguache County, Colorado · 11.3 MI Wnw of Del Norte · Structure no. 020904000003022
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FSR 650 over Embargo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FSR 650 over Embargo Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 years old, older 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FSR 650 over Embargo Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is FSR 650 over Embargo Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FSR 650 over Embargo Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FSR 650 over Embargo Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns FSR 650 over Embargo Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.