US Bridges

Bus Entrance over Local Drainage

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · Just South of Scott Blvd · Structure no. CAS BUS-0.1

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Entrance over Local Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bus Entrance over Local Drainage in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus Entrance
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationJust South of Scott Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.39021, -104.85533
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2021)
Projected traffic712 by 2041
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Bus Entrance over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Entrance over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bus Entrance over Local Drainage carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is Bus Entrance over Local Drainage?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Entrance over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.