US Bridges

Titan Road over Plum Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.3 MI West of Santa Fe · Structure no. DOU007-05.24A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,747
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Titan Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Titan Road over Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 19,747 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,461 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesTitan Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.3 MI West of Santa Fe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.50727, -105.02436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,747 (2022)
Projected traffic26,461 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Titan Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Titan Road over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Titan Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 19,747 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Titan Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Titan Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.