US Bridges

County Road 57P over Fall Creek

Fair

San Miguel County, Colorado · 7.4 MI S of Placerville · Structure no. SMG57P-6.7-22

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57P over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 57P over Fall Creek in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57P
CrossesFall Creek
Location7.4 MI S of Placerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Miguel County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.90889, -108.05875
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County Road 57P over Fall 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 County Road 57P over Fall Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 57P over Fall Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57P over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.