US Bridges

Gore Creek Drive over Gore Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Frontage Road · Structure no. VAIL-GORE CRK-A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
574
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore Creek Drive over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gore Creek Drive over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGore Creek Drive
CrossesGore Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Frontage Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.62972, -106.41555
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2020)
Projected traffic712 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Gore Creek Drive over Gore Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore Creek Drive 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 2022.

How much traffic does Gore Creek Drive over Gore Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gore Creek Drive over Gore Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Creek Drive over Gore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.