US Bridges

Westhaven Drive over Gore Creek

Fair

Eagle County, Colorado · 0.3 MI SW of Frontage RD · Structure no. VAIL-WESTHAVEN

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westhaven Drive over Gore Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Westhaven Drive over Gore Creek in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWesthaven Drive
CrossesGore Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of Frontage RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEagle County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.63611, -106.40444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2021)
Projected traffic872 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Westhaven Drive over Gore Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westhaven 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 Westhaven Drive over Gore Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Westhaven Drive over Gore Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Westhaven Drive over Gore Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.