US Bridges

Park Meadows Drive over Willow Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.2 MI NW of Yosemite Ave · Structure no. DOU06B-00.20

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,538
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Meadows Drive over Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Park Meadows 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 7,538 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,101 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Meadows Drive
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of Yosemite Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.55693, -104.88501
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,538 (2021)
Projected traffic10,101 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Park Meadows Drive over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is Park Meadows 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 Park Meadows Drive over Willow Creek carry?

About 7,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Meadows Drive over Willow Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Park Meadows Drive over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.