US Bridges

CO RD 301 over Colorado River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 8.2 MI N of I-70 · Structure no. EAG-301-08.2A

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 301 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 301 over Colorado River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCO RD 301
CrossesColorado River
Location8.2 MI N of I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.72848, -107.02369
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2020)
Projected traffic342 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 CO RD 301 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 301 over Colorado 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 CO RD 301 over Colorado River carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 301 over Colorado River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 301 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.