US Bridges

County Road 15 over Crystal River

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · E of SH 133 Mo 53 · Structure no. PIT-003-01.8A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
373
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Crystal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over Crystal River in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesCrystal River
LocationE of SH 133 Mo 53
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPitkin County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.20183, -107.23175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 15 over Crystal River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Crystal River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Crystal River carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Crystal River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Crystal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.