US Bridges

CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork River

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · Just N of State HWY 82 · Structure no. PIT-016-00.1A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork River in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16/LOWER Rvr RD
CrossesRoaring Fork River
LocationJust N of State HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPitkin County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.33189, -106.98439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$691,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork 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 CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16/LOWER Rvr RD over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.