City ST 5th Street over Quartz Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · In Town of Pitkin · Structure no. PITKIN-5TH ST.
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
City ST 5th Street over Quartz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City ST 5th Street over Quartz Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 City ST 5th Street over Quartz Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is City ST 5th Street over Quartz 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does City ST 5th Street over Quartz Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is City ST 5th Street over Quartz Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns City ST 5th Street over Quartz Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.