Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Inv. Pwy · Structure no. DOU08C-00.50
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,336
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,336 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Inverness Drive So over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.