US Bridges

Sylvan Lake Road over Abrams Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · Just West of Lime Park DR · Structure no. EAGLE-SYLVAN-2

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,796
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Lake Road over Abrams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sylvan Lake Road over Abrams 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,227 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSylvan Lake Road
CrossesAbrams Creek
LocationJust West of Lime Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63653, -106.8241
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating81.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2020)
Projected traffic2,227 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Road over Abrams Creek built?

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

What condition is Sylvan Lake Road over Abrams 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 Road over Abrams Creek carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Lake Road over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Lake Road over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.