S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur Gulch
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of E Mainstreet · Structure no. PAR PPKVW-0.2A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 448
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur Gulch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur Gulch carry?
About 448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur Gulch?
The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns S Pikes Peak Drive over Sulphur Gulch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.