US Bridges

Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · No Data Entered · Structure no. 021504000001173

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFdr 400
CrossesWest Brush Creek Lower
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 400.2
Coordinates39.52149, -106.75109
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Fdr 400 over West Brush Creek Lower?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.