US Bridges

Plum Creek Parkway over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of Lake Gulch RD · Structure no. CAS PLMCKPW-.7

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,195
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Creek Parkway over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete frame carrying Plum Creek Parkway over Wildlife Crossing in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,195 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,961 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlum Creek Parkway
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location0.6 MI E of Lake Gulch RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.36142, -104.83087
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,195 (2021)
Projected traffic6,961 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Creek Parkway over Wildlife Crossing 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 Plum Creek Parkway over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 5,195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Plum Creek Parkway over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Creek Parkway over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.