CR56 | Upper Lake over East Plum Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of I-25 · Structure no. DOU056-00.10
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 782
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR56 | Upper Lake over East Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR56 | Upper Lake over East Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR56 | Upper Lake over East Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR56 | Upper Lake 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CR56 | Upper Lake over East Plum Creek carry?
About 782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR56 | Upper Lake over East Plum Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR56 | Upper Lake over East Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.