Sprague Lake Road over Glacier Creek
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.2 Miles from Bear Lake · Structure no. 1520028P0000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Sprague Lake Road over Glacier Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sprague Lake Road over Glacier Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sprague Lake Road over Glacier Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sprague Lake Road over Glacier 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sprague Lake Road over Glacier Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sprague Lake Road over Glacier Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sprague Lake Road over Glacier Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.