Vail Valley DR over Gore Creek
GoodEagle County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Frontage Road · Structure no. VAIL-VALLEY-2A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,933
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vail Valley DR over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vail Valley DR over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,933 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,637 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vail Valley DR over Gore Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vail Valley DR 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 Vail Valley DR over Gore Creek carry?
About 2,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vail Valley DR over Gore Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Vail Valley DR over Gore Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.