US Bridges

County Road 57P over Fall Creek

Good

San Miguel County, Colorado · 2 MI S of SH 141 · Structure no. SMG57P-1.0-21A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57P over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 57P over Fall Creek in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Road 57P
CrossesFall Creek
Location2 MI S of SH 141
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.98141, -108.02841
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 57P over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57P 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 57P over Fall Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 57P over Fall Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57P over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.