US Bridges

Airport Road over Plum Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Santa Fe DR · Structure no. DOU016-00.55A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Airport Road over Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 906 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,214 by 2041. The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAirport Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Santa Fe DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.47071, -104.99896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (102.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2021)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Plum Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Airport Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.