US Bridges

Ouzel Lane over Brush Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · S of Brush Creek RD · Structure no. EAGLE-OUZEL

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
601
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouzel Lane over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ouzel Lane over Brush Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOuzel Lane
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationS of Brush Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63324, -106.80255
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2020)
Projected traffic745 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouzel Lane over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouzel Lane 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 Ouzel Lane over Brush Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouzel Lane over Brush Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ouzel Lane over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.