US Bridges

Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · .10 MI S of Two Rivers RD · Structure no. BASALT-MIDLAND

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,927
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,629 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMidland Avenue
CrossesRoaring Fork River
Location.10 MI S of Two Rivers RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.36724, -107.03628
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2020)
Projected traffic3,629 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River 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 Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Avenue over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.