CO RD 3 over Crystal River
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 3.0 MI NW of Marble · Structure no. GUN003-02.80A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 791
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 3 over Crystal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 3 over Crystal River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 791 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 3 over Crystal River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 3 over Crystal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 3 over Crystal River carry?
About 791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 3 over Crystal River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 3 over Crystal River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.