CR 19/SMITH Hill over Roaring Fork River
FairPitkin County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of State HWY 82 · Structure no. PIT-019-00.3A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,075
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 19/SMITH Hill over Roaring Fork River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying CR 19/SMITH Hill over Roaring Fork River in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,583 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 19/SMITH Hill over Roaring Fork River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 19/SMITH Hill 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 19/SMITH Hill over Roaring Fork River carry?
About 5,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 19/SMITH Hill over Roaring Fork River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 19/SMITH Hill over Roaring Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.