US Bridges

5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Wilcox · Structure no. CAS FIFTH-I25

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
563 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,973
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,973 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,344 by 2041. The structure is 563 ft (171.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesI25 Ml | E Plum Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Wilcox
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.37476, -104.86471
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length563 ft (171.5 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,973 (2021)
Projected traffic9,344 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek 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 5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek carry?

About 6,973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek?

The structure is 563 ft (171.5 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over I25 Ml | E Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.