US Bridges

Lambert Ranch Trai over Indian Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Intersection · Structure no. DOULMRTRCH-0.00

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambert Ranch Trai over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lambert Ranch Trai over Indian Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLambert Ranch Trai
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Intersection
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.43887, -105.00793
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambert Ranch Trai over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambert Ranch Trai 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 Lambert Ranch Trai over Indian Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lambert Ranch Trai over Indian Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lambert Ranch Trai over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.