US Bridges

County Road 301 over Colorado River

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Eagle County, Colorado · 7.3 MI W of Highway 131 · Structure no. EAG-301-27.7A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 301 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 301 over Colorado River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 301
CrossesColorado River
Location7.3 MI W of Highway 131
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.89085, -106.83168
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2020)
Projected traffic194 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Colorado River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 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 County Road 301 over Colorado River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 301 over Colorado River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 301 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.