US Bridges

County Road 108 over Crystal River

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · E of Intersection CR 106 · Structure no. GAR108-01.59

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,569
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 108 over Crystal River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 108 over Crystal River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,262 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 108
CrossesCrystal River
LocationE of Intersection CR 106
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.40813, -107.23005
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2023)
Projected traffic3,262 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 108 over Crystal River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is County Road 108 over Crystal River 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 County Road 108 over Crystal River carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 108 over Crystal River?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 108 over Crystal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.