Elk Avenue over Coal Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · In City of Crested Butte · Structure no. CR.BUTTE-ELK
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,034
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Avenue over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elk Avenue over Coal Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Avenue over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Avenue over Coal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Avenue over Coal Creek carry?
About 1,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elk Avenue over Coal Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Avenue over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.