US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Frying Pan River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · Riverside/Cottonwd Inter · Structure no. BASLT-RIVERSIDE

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,226
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Frying Pan River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Riverside Drive over Frying Pan River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesFrying Pan River
LocationRiverside/Cottonwd Inter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.36891, -107.03032
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2020)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Riverside Drive over Frying Pan River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Frying Pan 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 Riverside Drive over Frying Pan River carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Frying Pan River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Frying Pan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.