US Bridges

Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.3 MI W of Meadows Pkwy · Structure no. CAS MEADOWS-4

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,911
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar is a concrete culvert carrying Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,581 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeadows Blvd
CrossesEast Plum Creek Tributar
Location1.3 MI W of Meadows Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.40031, -104.90635
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,911 (2022)
Projected traffic6,581 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar built?

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

What condition is Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar carry?

About 4,911 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows Blvd over East Plum Creek Tributar?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.