US Bridges

N Meadows Drive over Railroad Track

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Douglas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of US 85 · Structure no. CASNMEADOWS-RR

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,853
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Meadows Drive over Railroad Track is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Meadows Drive over Railroad Track 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 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 14,853 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,903 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Meadows Drive
CrossesRailroad Track
Location0.5 MI S of US 85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.4154, -104.89482
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,853 (2021)
Projected traffic19,903 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Railroad Track built?

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

What condition is N Meadows Drive over Railroad Track 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does N Meadows Drive over Railroad Track carry?

About 14,853 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N Meadows Drive over Railroad Track?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Meadows Drive over Railroad Track?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.