Cardinal Way over Parachute Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · 0.75 MI SW of CO RD 301 · Structure no. PARACHUT 1-24.8
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cardinal Way over Parachute Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardinal Way over Parachute Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 43 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 Cardinal Way over Parachute Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Cardinal Way over Parachute 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 Cardinal Way over Parachute Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Cardinal Way over Parachute Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Cardinal Way over Parachute Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.