US Bridges

SH 82 Ml over Stage Road

Good

Pitkin County, Colorado · Near Aspen · Structure no. H-09-Q

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Ml over Stage Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 82 Ml over Stage Road in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,540 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 82 Ml
CrossesStage Road
LocationNear Aspen
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.20471, -106.85687
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,540 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Stage Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Ml over Stage Road 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 Stage Road carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 82 Ml over Stage Road?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Ml over Stage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.