Bighorn Road over Gore Creek
PoorEagle County, Colorado · 0.15 MI East of I70 · Structure no. VAIL-GORE-1
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bighorn Road over Gore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bighorn Road over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 50 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bighorn Road over Gore Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bighorn Road over Gore Creek 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 Bighorn Road over Gore Creek carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bighorn Road over Gore Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Bighorn Road over Gore Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.