US Bridges

Kinnikinnick Road over Gore Creek

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · Just S of Frontage Road · Structure no. VAIL-KINNICK-1

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,191
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinnikinnick Road over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kinnikinnick Road over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKinnikinnick Road
CrossesGore Creek
LocationJust S of Frontage Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.62028, -106.42805
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2020)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kinnikinnick Road over Gore Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinnikinnick Road 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 Kinnikinnick Road over Gore Creek carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kinnikinnick Road over Gore Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kinnikinnick Road over Gore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.