US Bridges

CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron Gulch

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 2.8 MI East of SH 83 · Structure no. DOU404-10.10-A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO Road 404 | Palm
CrossesIron Gulch
Location2.8 MI East of SH 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12958, -104.71274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2021)
Projected traffic635 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron Gulch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron 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 CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron Gulch carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron Gulch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 404 | Palm over Iron Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.