US Bridges

Russellville Road over Russellville Gulch

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · .25 MI N of Tomichi DR · Structure no. DOU069-06.64A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,065
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russellville Road over Russellville Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Russellville Road over Russellville Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,065 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,107 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRussellville Road
CrossesRussellville Gulch
Location.25 MI N of Tomichi DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.352, -104.707
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,065 (2021)
Projected traffic4,107 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russellville Road over Russellville Gulch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russellville Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Russellville Road over Russellville Gulch carry?

About 3,065 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Russellville Road over Russellville Gulch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Russellville Road over Russellville Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.