US Bridges

County Road 19 over Roaring Fork River

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · 1.1 MI N of HWY 82 · Structure no. PIT-019-01.1A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,783
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Roaring Fork River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 19 over Roaring Fork River in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,783 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesRoaring Fork River
Location1.1 MI N of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPitkin County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.2108, -106.83972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,783 (2022)
Projected traffic4,161 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Roaring Fork River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 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 County Road 19 over Roaring Fork River carry?

About 3,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Roaring Fork River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Roaring Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.