US Bridges

EB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.7 MI E of I25 · Structure no. LONE TREE-6

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,730
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying EB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,418 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEB Ridgegate Parkw
CrossesBadger Gulch
Location1.7 MI E of I25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.51944, -104.83611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,730 (2022)
Projected traffic22,418 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger 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 January 2025.

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

About 16,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is EB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns EB Ridgegate Parkw over Badger Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.