US Bridges

7th Street over Roaring Fork River

Fair

Garfield County, Colorado · 4 Bl. W. of Pine Street · Structure no. GLNWD-7A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,701
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over Roaring Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Street over Roaring Fork River in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,701 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries7th Street
CrossesRoaring Fork River
Location4 Bl. W. of Pine Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGarfield County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.54692, -107.3309
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,701 (2023)
Projected traffic5,970 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Street over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street over Roaring Fork 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 7th Street over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 4,701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.