US Bridges

EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · Just West of Highway 85 · Structure no. CAS MEADOWS-1

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
655 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,927
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 13,927 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,662 by 2041. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEB Meadows Parkway
CrossesEast Plum Creek | Railro
LocationJust West of Highway 85
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.40713, -104.87666
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length655 ft (199.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,927 (2021)
Projected traffic18,662 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro 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 EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro carry?

About 13,927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro?

The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns EB Meadows Parkway over East Plum Creek | Railro?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.