US Bridges

Maximus Drive over Willow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · .1 MI West of Yosemite ST · Structure no. DOU06B-00.10

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,737
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maximus Drive over Willow Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Maximus Drive over Willow Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,737 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,667 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaximus Drive
CrossesWillow Creek
Location.1 MI West of Yosemite ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.55497, -104.88592
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,737 (2021)
Projected traffic3,667 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Maximus Drive over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maximus Drive over Willow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Maximus Drive over Willow Creek carry?

About 2,737 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Maximus Drive over Willow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns Maximus Drive over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.