US Bridges

Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo Gulch

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Douglas County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W Pleasant View DR · Structure no. CAS CASOAK 4.5A

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,205
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,955 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Oaks Drive
CrossesMcmurdo Gulch
Location0.2 MI W Pleasant View DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.42244, -104.78991
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,205 (2021)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo Gulch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo Gulch carry?

About 2,205 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo Gulch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Oaks Drive over Mcmurdo Gulch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.