US Bridges

County Road 293 over Turkey Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.14 M N of Eagle ST · Structure no. EAG-293-00.1A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 293 over Turkey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 293 over Turkey Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 293
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.14 M N of Eagle ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.51454, -106.36634
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2020)
Projected traffic107 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 County Road 293 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 293 over Turkey Creek 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 County Road 293 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 293 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 293 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.