Park Avenue over Blue River
FairSummit County, Colorado · Just West of SH 9 · Structure no. BRECK-PARK-2
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,668
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Avenue over Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Avenue over Blue River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10,668 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,015 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Avenue over Blue River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue over Blue River carry?
About 10,668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Park Avenue over Blue River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Park Avenue over Blue River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.