US Bridges

Meadow Drive over Gore Creek

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.01 MI S Streamside Cir · Structure no. VAIL-MEADOW

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,101
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Drive over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Meadow 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 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 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).

CarriesMeadow Drive
CrossesGore Creek
Location0.01 MI S Streamside Cir
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63333, -106.29305
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2021)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Meadow Drive over Gore Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Drive over Gore Creek carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadow 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 Meadow Drive over Gore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.