US Bridges

Winter Park Drive over Fraser River

Fair

Grand County, Colorado · Entrance to Trademark · Structure no. 1376.01A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
843
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winter Park Drive over Fraser River is a concrete culvert carrying Winter Park Drive over Fraser River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWinter Park Drive
CrossesFraser River
LocationEntrance to Trademark
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.89114, -105.76346
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2023)
Projected traffic995 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Winter Park Drive over Fraser River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winter Park Drive over Fraser 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 Winter Park Drive over Fraser River carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Winter Park Drive over Fraser River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Winter Park Drive over Fraser River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.