US Bridges

County Road 301 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 6.9 MI N of Dotsero · Structure no. EAG-301-06.9

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 301 over Sweetwater Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 301 over Sweetwater 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCounty Road 301
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location6.9 MI N of Dotsero
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72096, -107.03608
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2020)
Projected traffic648 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 301 over Sweetwater Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 301 over Sweetwater 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 301 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 301 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 301 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.