FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FDR 314

Carrying FDR 314 over N FK CRYSTAL RV

1.7 MI SE OF CRYSTAL, Gunnison, Colorado

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: FDR 314

The FDR 314 bridge in Gunnison, Colorado carries FDR 314 over N FK CRYSTAL RV. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FDR 314 compares

100
Bridges in Gunnison · 7 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Colorado.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−7.9

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
3.0 m (10 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021503000001312

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

FDR 314 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FDR 314 against other structures in Gunnison and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FDR 314?

FDR 314 in Gunnison, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FDR 314 inspected?

FDR 314's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR 314 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FDR 314?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FDR 314.

Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 314?

FDR 314 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FDR 314 and does age affect safety?

FDR 314 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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