Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 0.65M E. of S. Havana St. · Structure no. DOUHESS-0.65
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,535
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,535 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,776 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing 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 Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing carry?
About 9,535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Hess Road over Wildlife Crossing?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.