US Bridges

CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon Creek

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · 3.0 MI SW ASPEN/MP1.8 · Structure no. PIT-013-01.8A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 13/MAROON Ck RD
CrossesMaroon Creek
Location3.0 MI SW ASPEN/MP1.8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.17841, -106.86144
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2022)
Projected traffic826 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13/MAROON Ck RD over Maroon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.