US Bridges

SH 82 Ml over Snowmass Creek

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · N Edge of Snowmass · Structure no. G-09-I

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Ml over Snowmass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 82 Ml over Snowmass Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,610 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 82 Ml
CrossesSnowmass Creek
LocationN Edge of Snowmass
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.33123, -106.98636
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,610 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Snowmass Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Ml over Snowmass 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 82 Ml over Snowmass Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 82 Ml over Snowmass Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Ml over Snowmass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.