Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek
PoorEagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. GYP-EAGLE ST-A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,010
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,732 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek carry?
About 3,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.