US Bridges

S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S Main Street · Structure no. PAR PINE-0.1

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,522
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur 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 6,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,740 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Pine Drive
CrossesSulphur Gulch | Sulphur
Location0.1 MI S Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.51626, -104.75856
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,522 (2021)
Projected traffic8,740 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur built?

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

What condition is S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur carry?

About 6,522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns S Pine Drive over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.