Slopeside LN over Owl Creek
FairPitkin County, Colorado · Just W of Pine Crest DR · Structure no. SNO 10
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slopeside LN over Owl Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slopeside LN over Owl Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slopeside LN over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slopeside LN over Owl 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 Slopeside LN over Owl Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Slopeside LN over Owl Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Slopeside LN over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.