US Bridges

Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI SW of Rocky Mnt DR · Structure no. CAS BUNAVISTA-1

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuena Vista Court
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1 MI SW of Rocky Mnt DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.40798, -104.91838
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2021)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Court over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.