Water Street over Eagle River/Rr
PoorEagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Highway 24 · Structure no. REDCLF-WATER ST
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 381 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 231
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Eagle River/Rr is a steel truss - deck carrying Water Street over Eagle River/Rr in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2041. The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Eagle River/Rr built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Eagle River/Rr 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 Water Street over Eagle River/Rr carry?
About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Eagle River/Rr?
The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Eagle River/Rr?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.