US Bridges

CR17/ Gerbaz Way over Roaring Fork River

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · Just East of HWY 82 · Structure no. PIT-017-00.2A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,158
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR17/ Gerbaz Way over Roaring Fork River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying CR17/ Gerbaz Way over Roaring Fork River in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR17/ Gerbaz Way
CrossesRoaring Fork River
LocationJust East of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPitkin County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.298, -106.92158
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2022)
Projected traffic1,274 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR17/ Gerbaz Way over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR17/ Gerbaz Way 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 CR17/ Gerbaz Way over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR17/ Gerbaz Way over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR17/ Gerbaz Way over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.