US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of Nottingham RD · Structure no. AVON-BUCK CK-2

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesBuck Creek Tributary
Location1.0 MI N of Nottingham RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.64758, -106.51858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic546 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.