US Bridges

Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of Wilcox ST · Structure no. CAS PLMCKPW-.3

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,093
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 42 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 5 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 22,093 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,605 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlum Creek Parkway
CrossesRailroad
Location0.3 MI East of Wilcox ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.36395, -104.85915
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,093 (2021)
Projected traffic29,605 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad 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 Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad carry?

About 22,093 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Creek Parkway over Railroad?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.