US Bridges

14th Street over Cement Creek

Fair

San Juan County, Colorado · In Town of Silverton · Structure no. SILVERTON-2A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Street over Cement Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 14th Street over Cement Creek in San Juan County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries14th Street
CrossesCement Creek
LocationIn Town of Silverton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.81256, -107.66133
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2022)
Projected traffic673 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 14th Street over Cement Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Street over Cement 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Street over Cement Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 14th Street over Cement Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Street over Cement Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.