US Bridges

Rendezvous Road over Fraser River

Fair

Grand County, Colorado · 0.12 MI E of US40 · Structure no. FRASER-RENDVOU

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
997
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rendezvous Road over Fraser River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rendezvous Road over Fraser River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 997 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRendezvous Road
CrossesFraser River
Location0.12 MI E of US40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrand County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.93369, -105.78983
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2023)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Rendezvous Road over Fraser River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rendezvous Road 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 Rendezvous Road over Fraser River carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rendezvous Road over Fraser River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rendezvous Road over Fraser River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.