US Bridges

Bighorn Drive over Pitkin Creek

FairPosted for load

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.2 MI SE of I-70 · Structure no. VAIL-BIGHORN-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,417
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bighorn Drive over Pitkin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bighorn Drive over Pitkin Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,417 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,237 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBighorn Drive
CrossesPitkin Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.64222, -106.30555
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,417 (2021)
Projected traffic4,237 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Bighorn Drive over Pitkin Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bighorn Drive over Pitkin 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 Bighorn Drive over Pitkin Creek carry?

About 3,417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bighorn Drive over Pitkin Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bighorn Drive over Pitkin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.