US Bridges

Capitol Street over Brush Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S Brush Creek RD · Structure no. EAGLE-CAPITOL

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,343
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitol Street over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Capitol Street over Brush Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCapitol Street
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.2 MI S Brush Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.64273, -106.83015
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,343 (2020)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capitol Street over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capitol Street over Brush 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 Capitol Street over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Capitol Street over Brush Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Capitol Street over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.