Forest Road over Gore Creek
GoodEagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Frontage Road · Structure no. VAIL-FOREST-A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 754
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over Gore Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road over Gore Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over Gore Creek carry?
About 754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road over Gore Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over Gore Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.