US Bridges

Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · .15 MI E Russellville RD · Structure no. DOU069-02.75

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTomichi Drive
CrossesRussellville Gulch
Location.15 MI E Russellville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.349, -104.70263
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2021)
Projected traffic757 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch 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 Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Tomichi Drive over Russellville Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.