US Bridges

Taylor Street over Eagle River

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · N of Main St/Sh 24 · Structure no. MINTRN-TAYLORST

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Street over Eagle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Street over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaylor Street
CrossesEagle River
LocationN of Main St/Sh 24
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.58916, -106.43139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic928 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Street over Eagle River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Taylor Street over Eagle River 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 Taylor Street over Eagle River carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Street over Eagle River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Street over Eagle River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.