US Bridges

Power Plant RD over Castle Creek

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · Just West of Meadows RD · Structure no. ASP-SMUGGLER ST

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,818
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Plant RD over Castle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Power Plant RD over Castle Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 12,818 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,099 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Plant RD
CrossesCastle Creek
LocationJust West of Meadows RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPitkin County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.19582, -106.83317
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,818 (2022)
Projected traffic14,099 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$210,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Plant RD over Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Plant RD over Castle 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 Power Plant RD over Castle Creek carry?

About 12,818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Power Plant RD over Castle Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Power Plant RD over Castle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.