US Bridges

Wood RD over Brush Creek

Fair

Pitkin County, Colorado · .01 MI S. of Brush CR RD · Structure no. SNO 17

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,512
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood RD over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wood RD over Brush Creek in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,963 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWood RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.01 MI S. of Brush CR RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPitkin County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.21017, -106.94752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,512 (2022)
Projected traffic4,963 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Wood RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood RD over Brush 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 Wood RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,512 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wood RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wood RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.