US Bridges

Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River

Good

Grand County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Sawyer Cir. · Structure no. 1376.06

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron frame carrying Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSki Idlewild Road
CrossesFraser River
Location0.1 MI E of Sawyer Cir.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.92331, -105.78272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River 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 Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ski Idlewild Road over Fraser River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.