US Bridges

Perry Street over Sellars Gulch

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Second Street · Structure no. CAS PERRY-0.65

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,618
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Street over Sellars Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perry Street over Sellars Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,618 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,548 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPerry Street
CrossesSellars Gulch
Location0.1 MI S of Second Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.36994, -104.85858
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,618 (2021)
Projected traffic11,548 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Perry Street over Sellars Gulch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Street over Sellars Gulch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Perry Street over Sellars Gulch carry?

About 8,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Perry Street over Sellars Gulch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Street over Sellars Gulch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.