CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N Town Palmer Lk · Structure no. DOU053-03.65A
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,147
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter 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 CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter Creek carry?
About 2,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns CR 53 | Spruce Mtn over Carpenter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.