US Bridges

Dakota Avenue over Cornet Creek

Fair

San Miguel County, Colorado · 100 Ft W of N Aspen ST · Structure no. TELLURD-DAKOTA

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Avenue over Cornet Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dakota Avenue over Cornet Creek in San Miguel County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesDakota Avenue
CrossesCornet Creek
Location100 Ft W of N Aspen ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Miguel County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.94052, -107.81344
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic86 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Dakota Avenue over Cornet Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dakota Avenue over Cornet 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 Dakota Avenue over Cornet Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dakota Avenue over Cornet Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Dakota Avenue over Cornet Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.