US Bridges

Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Brush Crk RD · Structure no. EAGLE-SYLVAN-3

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,343
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSylvan Lake RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Brush Crk RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63781, -106.81807
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 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 2007, making it 18 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 1,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Lake RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.