SH 82 Ml over CO RD Castle Creek
FairPitkin County, Colorado · Aspen · Structure no. H-09-B
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 424 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 82 Ml over CO RD Castle Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 82 Ml over CO RD Castle Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,750 by 2040. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 82 Ml over CO RD Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 82 Ml over CO RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 82 Ml over CO RD Castle Creek carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 82 Ml over CO RD Castle Creek?
The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 82 Ml over CO RD Castle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.