US Bridges

NFSR 200 over Poncha Creek

Good

Saguache County, Colorado · 7.5 MI Ssw of Poncha Spgs · Structure no. 021202000001006

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 200 over Poncha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 200 over Poncha Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNFSR 200
CrossesPoncha Creek
Location7.5 MI Ssw of Poncha Spgs
RouteFederal Lands Road 200
Coordinates38.41532, -106.138
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2003)
Projected traffic53 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 200 over Poncha Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 200 over Poncha 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 200 over Poncha Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is NFSR 200 over Poncha Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 200 over Poncha Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.