US Bridges

W Beaver Ck Blvd over Eagle River

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of SH6 · Structure no. AVON-BEAVER CR

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,391
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Beaver Ck Blvd over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Beaver Ck Blvd over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 3,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,205 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Beaver Ck Blvd
CrossesEagle River
Location0.1 MI N of SH6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63644, -106.53657
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,391 (2020)
Projected traffic4,205 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Beaver Ck Blvd over Eagle River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Beaver Ck Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W Beaver Ck Blvd over Eagle River carry?

About 3,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Beaver Ck Blvd over Eagle River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Beaver Ck Blvd over Eagle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.