US Bridges

Quarry Road over Crystal River

Fair

Gunnison County, Colorado · In Town of Marble · Structure no. MARBLE-QUARRY-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Road over Crystal River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Quarry Road over Crystal River in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarry Road
CrossesCrystal River
LocationIn Town of Marble
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGunnison County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.06886, -107.19041
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2022)
Projected traffic297 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarry Road over Crystal River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quarry Road 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 Quarry Road over Crystal River carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Quarry Road over Crystal River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Road over Crystal River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.