US Bridges

County Road 118 over Crystal River

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · Mt Sopris Road · Structure no. GAR118-00.10-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 118 over Crystal River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 118 over Crystal River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 118
CrossesCrystal River
LocationMt Sopris Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.37755, -107.20481
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2023)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 118 over Crystal River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 118 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 118 over Crystal River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 118 over Crystal River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 118 over Crystal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.