US Bridges

Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · .4 MI E Russellville RD · Structure no. DOU065-00.42A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow is a concrete frame carrying Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfield Road
CrossesReed Hollow
Location.4 MI E Russellville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.36694, -104.71056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2021)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Road over Reed Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.