Polar Star Road over West Lake Creek
GoodEagle County, Colorado · At W Lake Creek Road · Structure no. EAG-LC1-00.1A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 249
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polar Star Road over West Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Polar Star Road over West Lake Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polar Star Road over West Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polar Star Road over West Lake 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 Polar Star Road over West Lake Creek carry?
About 249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Polar Star Road over West Lake Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Polar Star Road over West Lake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.