US Bridges

Miller Ranch Road over Eagle River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of U.S 6 · Structure no. EAG-EDW-00.1A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,887
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Ranch Road over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Ranch Road over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,887 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMiller Ranch Road
CrossesEagle River
Location0.1 MI N of U.S 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63932, -106.5719
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,887 (2021)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Miller Ranch Road over Eagle River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Ranch Road over Eagle 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 Miller Ranch Road over Eagle River carry?

About 3,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller Ranch Road over Eagle River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Ranch Road over Eagle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.