Eagle County Bridge Report Card
Eagle County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Eagle County, Colorado
Eagle County has 173 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.5% is above the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 71,835 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Eagle County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 173 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 71,835 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.5% | 15.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.2% of measured traffic | 4.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,160,217 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 71,835 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Eagle County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fdr 747 over Turkey CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1975 |
| I 70 Ml Wbnd over US 6 Rr Eagle River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,500 | 1971 |
| I 70 Wbnd over Timber Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,000 | 1977 |
| I 70 Ml Wbnd over Black Gore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,000 | 1977 |
| I 70 Ml Ebnd over Polk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,000 | 1978 |
| I 70 Ml Ebnd over Colorado River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1980 |
| I 70 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1980 |
| I 70 Frontage SR over Up Rr SR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,246 | 1935 |
| Eagle Street over Gypsum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,010 | 1991 |
| US 24 Ml over Eagle River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1940 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.