Hess Road over Newlin Gulch
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 3.95M E. of S. Havana St. · Structure no. DOUHESS-3.95
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,987
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hess Road over Newlin Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hess Road over Newlin Gulch 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 7,987 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,703 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hess Road over Newlin Gulch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hess Road over Newlin Gulch 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 Newlin Gulch carry?
About 7,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hess Road over Newlin Gulch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Hess Road over Newlin Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.