Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · Spillway at Wauconda Lake · Structure no. DOU059-05.00
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek carry?
About 182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wauconda Drive over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.