US Bridges

Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier

Fair

San Miguel County, Colorado · City Street - Polecat · Structure no. MTN.VILL-08

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPolecat Lane
CrossesPedestrian/Skier
LocationCity Street - Polecat
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Miguel County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.92814, -107.85436
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier 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 Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Polecat Lane over Pedestrian/Skier?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.