Glacier Basin Road over Glacier Creek
FairLarimer County, Colorado · Entrance to Glacier Basin · Structure no. 1520018P0000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Glacier Basin Road over Glacier Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glacier Basin Road over Glacier Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glacier Basin Road over Glacier Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glacier Basin Road over Glacier 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Glacier Basin Road over Glacier Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glacier Basin Road over Glacier Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Glacier Basin Road over Glacier Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.