US Bridges

Spruce Mountain Ro over East Plum Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of Larkspur · Structure no. DOU053-07.20A

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,993
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Mountain Ro over East Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spruce Mountain Ro over East Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,671 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSpruce Mountain Ro
CrossesEast Plum Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Larkspur
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21923, -104.88628
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,993 (2021)
Projected traffic2,671 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Spruce Mountain Ro over East Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Mountain Ro over East 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Spruce Mountain Ro over East Plum Creek carry?

About 1,993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Mountain Ro over East Plum Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Mountain Ro over East Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.