US Bridges

CO RD 864 over Van Boxel Creek

Good

Gunnison County, Colorado · 11.4 MI NE of Owl CR Pass · Structure no. GUN864-06.90A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 864 over Van Boxel Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying CO RD 864 over Van Boxel Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCO RD 864
CrossesVan Boxel Creek
Location11.4 MI NE of Owl CR Pass
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.30481, -107.46911
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 864 over Van Boxel Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 864 over Van Boxel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 864 over Van Boxel Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 864 over Van Boxel Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 864 over Van Boxel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.