US Bridges

NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · Nbnd on Ramp a · Structure no. CAS CASRKPWY-3

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,317
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,317 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,785 by 2042. The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US 85 on Ramp
CrossesTerrain
LocationNbnd on Ramp a
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates39.42073, -104.88879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length384 ft (116.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,317 (2022)
Projected traffic5,785 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain carry?

About 4,317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain?

The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NB US 85 on Ramp over Terrain?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.