Hamilton Creek RD over Blue River
FairSummit County, Colorado · 0.4 Mile East of Highway · Structure no. 117190000.4001A
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 483
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Creek RD over Blue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hamilton Creek RD over Blue River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Creek RD over Blue River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamilton Creek RD over Blue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hamilton Creek RD over Blue River carry?
About 483 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Creek RD over Blue River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Creek RD over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.