US Bridges

WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.7 MI E of I25 · Structure no. DOURDG-01.70

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,986
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 15,986 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,421 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWB Ridgegate Parkw
CrossesBadger Gulch
Location1.7 MI E of I25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.52062, -104.83507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,986 (2022)
Projected traffic21,421 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch carry?

About 15,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.