Nfsr 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009
Ouray County, Colorado · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfsr 871 over Dexter CREEJ2009 in Ouray County, Colorado, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2013).
- It is one of 22 of the 39 inventoried bridges in Ouray County rated fair (56.4%); 1 (2.6%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 1.65 MI NE of SH550 |
| NBI structure number | 020406000028635 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ouray County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 550 Ml over Wild Cat Creek | 1995 | 8,400 | Fair |
| US 550 Ml over Chaffee Gulch | 1975 | 8,300 | Good |
| US 550 Ml over Uncomphagre River | 1989 | 8,300 | Good |
| US 550 Ml over Wildlife Crossing | 2011 | 8,300 | Good |
| US 550 Ml over Cow Creek | 1979 | 8,300 | Fair |
| SH 62 Ml over Uncompahgre River | 2013 | 6,600 | Good |
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