US Bridges

Waterton Road over Indian Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · Just W of Louviers Blvd · Structure no. DOU16A-00.70

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterton Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterton Road over Indian Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 635 by 2041. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWaterton Road
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationJust W of Louviers Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.46951, -105.00194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2021)
Projected traffic635 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Waterton Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterton Road over Indian 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Waterton Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Waterton Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Waterton Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.