Project No. 6018 - Dale Creek Structure Replacement

 

Dale Creek Bridge over County Road 45E, set against a backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky
Dale Creek Bridge over County Road 45E

STATUS REPORT

Last Updated: January 2026

SCOPE OF WORK

Replacement of existing 10-span timber bridge on CR 45E 0.2 mile West of State Highway 287. Improvements include:

  • demolition of the existing bridge and replacement with a new bridge over Dale Creek.
Aerial view of a bridge crossing a creek, surrounded by lush green vegetation.

PURPOSE

This project is planned due to:

  • safety improvements

BUDGET

$   50,000 (design)

$1,200,000 (construction)

PROJECT STATUS

  • contract awarded to Timber Wolf Excavation (TWX) LLC
  • construction will begin in late January 2026
  • road closure planned for February 2, 2026

CONTACT

Steven Rothwell, Project Manager  
(970) 498-5715  
email Steven