Rio Grande Avenue over Plum Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 1.2 MI W of Highway 67 · Structure no. DOU020-01.52A
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 505
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rio Grande Avenue over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Grande Avenue over Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2041. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rio Grande Avenue over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rio Grande Avenue 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 Rio Grande Avenue over Plum Creek carry?
About 505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rio Grande Avenue over Plum Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Rio Grande Avenue over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.