US Bridges

Matterhorn Circle over Gore Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of 1-70 Frontage · Structure no. VAIL-MATTERHRNA

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,441
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matterhorn Circle over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Matterhorn Circle over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,787 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMatterhorn Circle
CrossesGore Creek
Location0.1 MI S of 1-70 Frontage
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63361, -106.41028
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2020)
Projected traffic1,787 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 Matterhorn Circle over Gore Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matterhorn Circle 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 Matterhorn Circle over Gore Creek carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Matterhorn Circle over Gore Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Matterhorn Circle over Gore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.