US Bridges

Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 2.0 MI NW of Parker RD · Structure no. DOU028-02.00

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,623
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch 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 6,623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,874 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPradera Parkway
CrossesScott Gulch
Location2.0 MI NW of Parker RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.44311, -104.78962
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,623 (2021)
Projected traffic8,874 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch built?

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

What condition is Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch 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 Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch carry?

About 6,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Pradera Parkway over Scott Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.