US Bridges

FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan

Good

Summit County, Colorado · Intersection of 355.1B · Structure no. 021510000003018

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan is a concrete frame carrying FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFSR 355.1
CrossesSouth Fork Swan
LocationIntersection of 355.1B
RouteFederal Lands Road 355.1
Coordinates39.49472, -105.94722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan 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 FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 355.1 over South Fork Swan?

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