US Bridges

Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 100 Ft N of 16th Street · Structure no. WHITERIVER AVE

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,687
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,683 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhiteriver Avenue
CrossesRifle Creek
Location100 Ft N of 16th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.54489, -107.78094
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2023)
Projected traffic4,683 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Whiteriver Avenue over Rifle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.