US Bridges

Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI SE of Hess RD · Structure no. CASTLEPINES-3

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,869
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,869 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,504 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCross Canyon Trail
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.5 MI SE of Hess RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.46708, -104.85738
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,869 (2021)
Projected traffic2,504 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage 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 Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Canyon Trail over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.