Faraway Place over East Plum Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · Ent Columbine Open Space · Structure no. DOU057-00.20A
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Faraway Place over East Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Faraway Place over East Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Faraway Place over East Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Faraway Place 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 Faraway Place over East Plum Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Faraway Place over East Plum Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Faraway Place over East Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.