US Bridges

Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.35 MI W of Gypsum Ck RD · Structure no. GYP-COTTON DR

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
808
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,002 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCotton Ranch DR
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location0.35 MI W of Gypsum Ck RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63019, -106.95552
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2020)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Ranch DR over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.