Garfield County temporarily reopens CR 108 bridge

One lane of traffic is available during emergency repair design work

PRESS RELEASE
May 13, 2026

Garfield County is temporarily reopening one lane of the bridge over the Crystal River on County Road 108 (Thompson Creek Road) near Carbondale while emergency repair options are assessed. For the open lane, vehicle traffic is limited to less than 54,000 pounds, and no oversized or commercial semis are allowed. Stop lights are in place to regulate the flow of traffic. The pedestrian bridge is also open alongside the bridge.

Oddo Engineering and Con-Sy, Inc. construction contractors are looking at several repair options and will provide estimated costs to the county.

A large pothole appeared on the structure earlier this spring, and construction crews from Con-Sy removed asphalt from the bridge May 12, to get a better view of the decking. The corrugated metal decking showed corrosion and some eroded welds, which led to a “bounce” when vehicles passed over the bridge.

“Our top priority is the safety of the community. We are also expediting repairs to get the road back open as quickly as possible for public use,” said Garfield County Road & Bridge Director Scott Marsh.

Variable message boards are located on State Highway 133 in Carbondale; along County Roads 108 and 109; and at the junction of Dry Park and Four Mile roads to keep commuters updated on the current situation. Garfield County Road and Bridge staff is conducting traffic control during the repairs.

Updates are available on Garfield County’s website and at garfieldcountynews.org.