US Bridges

County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .35 MI E of CR 181 · Structure no. ARA 42-45.7A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 498 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location.35 MI E of CR 181
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59419, -104.20155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2021)
Projected traffic498 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.