Black Gore Drive over Gore Creek
FairEagle County, Colorado · 0.2 MI NE of Main Gore DR · Structure no. VAIL-BLK GORE-A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Gore Drive over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Black Gore Drive over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Black Gore Drive over Gore Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Gore Drive over Gore 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 Black Gore Drive over Gore Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Black Gore Drive over Gore Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Black Gore Drive over Gore Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.