US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · In Littleton · Structure no. F-16-KO
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,940 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml Sbnd over Dad Clark Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.