Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaguache County, Colorado · In Town of Crestone · Structure no. CRESTONE-1A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek in Saguache County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood ST over North Crestone Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.