US Bridges

N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of US 85 · Structure no. CASNMEADOWS-PC

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
757 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,877
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 13,877 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,595 by 2041. The structure is 757 ft (230.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Meadows Drive
CrossesEast Plum Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US 85
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.4184, -104.89037
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length757 ft (230.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,877 (2021)
Projected traffic18,595 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek carry?

About 13,877 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek?

The structure is 757 ft (230.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Meadows Drive over East Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.