US Bridges

Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · Just South of US6 · Structure no. EAGLE-SYLVAN-1

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,966
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvan Lake RD 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 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 6,966 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,638 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSylvan Lake RD
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationJust South of US6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.64625, -106.83771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,966 (2020)
Projected traffic8,638 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Sylvan Lake RD 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 Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 6,966 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.