US Bridges

Skygazer Street over Local Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Rim Ridge · Structure no. CASTLEPINES-4

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skygazer Street over Local Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skygazer Street 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSkygazer Street
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1 MI S of Rim Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.46492, -104.84336
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic38 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Skygazer Street over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Skygazer Street 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 Skygazer Street over Local Drainage carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Skygazer Street over Local Drainage?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Skygazer Street over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.