US Bridges

No Data Entered over Fall Creek

Good

San Miguel County, Colorado · 17 MI W of Telluride · Structure no. 020405000001022

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2008 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying No Data Entered over Fall Creek in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesFall Creek
Location17 MI W of Telluride
RouteFederal Lands Road 618
Coordinates37.90888, -108.05874
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2008)
Projected traffic94 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Fall 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 2024.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Fall Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is No Data Entered over Fall Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.