US Bridges

SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork River

Good

Pitkin County, Colorado · Near Basalt · Structure no. G-08-K

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,610 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 82 Ml
CrossesRoaring Fork River
LocationNear Basalt
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.34287, -107.00651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,610 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Ml over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.