US Bridges

CR 28-HILLCREST DR over Eagle River

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · Just N of SH 6 · Structure no. EAG-028-00.1A

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28-HILLCREST DR over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 28-HILLCREST DR over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 44 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28-HILLCREST DR
CrossesEagle River
LocationJust N of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.65442, -106.62896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2020)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 28-HILLCREST DR over Eagle River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 28-HILLCREST DR 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 CR 28-HILLCREST DR over Eagle River carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 28-HILLCREST DR over Eagle River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28-HILLCREST DR over Eagle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.