US Bridges

E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River

Poor

Summit County, Colorado · .2 MI W of Montezuma RD · Structure no. 117000801.40002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 433 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE. Keystone Rd.
CrossesSnake River
Location.2 MI W of Montezuma RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.60525, -105.94801
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2020)
Projected traffic529 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E. Keystone Rd. over Snake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.