US Bridges

Titan Road over Railroad

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI West of Santa Fe · Structure no. DOU007-05.55

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,542
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Titan Road over Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Titan Road over Railroad in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 18,542 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,846 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTitan Road
CrossesRailroad
Location0.1 MI West of Santa Fe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5085, -105.0199
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,542 (2021)
Projected traffic24,846 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Titan Road over Railroad 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 Railroad carry?

About 18,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Titan Road over Railroad?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Titan Road over Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.