US Bridges

Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · W of I25 in Castle Rock · Structure no. G-17-BI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,640 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWolfensberger RD
CrossesEast Plum Creek
LocationW of I25 in Castle Rock
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.38032, -104.86168
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2020)
Projected traffic124,640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek carry?

About 82,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfensberger RD over East Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.