Maroon Avenue over Coal Creek
GoodGunnison County, Colorado · In City of Crested Butte · Structure no. CR.BUTTE-MAROOA
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 768
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maroon Avenue over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Maroon Avenue over Coal Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maroon Avenue over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maroon Avenue over Coal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Maroon Avenue over Coal Creek carry?
About 768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Maroon Avenue over Coal Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Maroon Avenue over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.