US Bridges

SH 82 Wbnd Ml over Draw

Good

Pitkin County, Colorado · Near Aspen · Structure no. G-09-L

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Wbnd Ml over Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 82 Wbnd Ml over Draw in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,939 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 82 Wbnd Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationNear Aspen
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.3262, -106.95273
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,939 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wbnd Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Wbnd Ml over Draw 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 Wbnd Ml over Draw carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 82 Wbnd Ml over Draw?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Wbnd Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.