US Bridges

Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.15 M E of Crowft Val RD · Structure no. PAR CHAMBR-0.1

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,690
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,324 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChambers Road
CrossesLemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc
Location0.15 M E of Crowft Val RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.4671, -104.7895
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,690 (2022)
Projected traffic14,324 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc 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 Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc carry?

About 10,690 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Road over Lemon Gulch | Lemon Gulc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.