Crystal River Rd. over Crystal River
FairPitkin County, Colorado · 30 Ft E of SH133 · Structure no. CARBONDALE-03
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crystal River Rd. over Crystal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal River Rd. over Crystal River in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crystal River Rd. over Crystal River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crystal River Rd. over Crystal 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Crystal River Rd. over Crystal River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Crystal River Rd. over Crystal River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal River Rd. over Crystal River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.