Main Gore Drive over Gore Creek
FairEagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Juniper Lane · Structure no. VAIL-MAIN GORE
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Gore Drive over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Main Gore Drive over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Main Gore Drive over Gore Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main 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 Main Gore Drive over Gore Creek carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Main Gore Drive over Gore Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Main Gore Drive over Gore Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.