Avon Road over Eagle River
FairEagle County, Colorado · .3 MI S of JCT I 70 Ml · Structure no. AVON-BOB
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,283
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avon Road over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avon Road over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 13,283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,471 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avon Road over Eagle River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avon Road 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 Avon Road over Eagle River carry?
About 13,283 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Avon Road over Eagle River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Avon Road over Eagle River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.