Creekside Drive over Rifle Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of RR Ave Rifle · Structure no. CREEKSIDE BRG
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creekside Drive over Rifle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creekside Drive over Rifle Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Creekside Drive over Rifle Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creekside Drive over Rifle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Creekside Drive over Rifle Creek carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Creekside Drive over Rifle Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Creekside Drive over Rifle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.