US Bridges

Mill Street over Roaring Fork River

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · 4 Blk E of HWY 82 · Structure no. ASP-MILL ST A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,985
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Roaring Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over Roaring Fork River in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,985 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesRoaring Fork River
Location4 Blk E of HWY 82
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.19413, -106.81746
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,985 (2022)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Roaring Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 2,985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.