US Bridges

NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · Camp Hale 13th and B ST · Structure no. 021507000003021

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River is a steel truss - thru carrying NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 714.2
CrossesEagle River
LocationCamp Hale 13th and B ST
RouteFederal Lands Road 714.2
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.4363, -106.3216
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 714.2 over Eagle River?

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