Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River
GoodGarfield County, Colorado · 0.18 MI S of SH133 · Structure no. CARBONDALE-01
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,826 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River carry?
About 2,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal Bridge DR over Crystal River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.