City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison River
FairHinsdale County, Colorado · In Lake City · Structure no. LKE08.50-00.03A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison River in Hinsdale 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 6 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison River carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns City St. 8 & Half over Lake Fork Gunnison River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.