US Bridges

E. Independence Ro over Stream

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Montezuma Roa · Structure no. KYSTN-E.IND-1

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Independence Ro over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Independence Ro over Stream 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE. Independence Ro
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI S of Montezuma Roa
RouteCity Street 0
CountySummit County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.6068, -105.92857
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E. Independence Ro over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Independence Ro over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Independence Ro over Stream carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is E. Independence Ro over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E. Independence Ro over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.