Wilcox Street over Sellars Gulch
FairDouglas County, Colorado · S of 2nd ST Intersection · Structure no. CAS WILCOX-0.6
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,964
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilcox Street over Sellars Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilcox Street over Sellars Gulch 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 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 9,964 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,352 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilcox Street over Sellars Gulch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilcox 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 Wilcox Street over Sellars Gulch carry?
About 9,964 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wilcox Street over Sellars Gulch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Wilcox Street over Sellars Gulch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.