Wildernest Road over Blue River
FairSummit County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of State HWY 9 · Structure no. SILVTH-WILDRNST
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildernest Road over Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wildernest Road over Blue River in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,457 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wildernest Road over Blue River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wildernest Road 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 Wildernest Road over Blue River carry?
About 11,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wildernest Road over Blue River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Wildernest Road over Blue River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.