Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur Gulch
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 0.2 Miles S of Main ST · Structure no. PAR RIVA-0.1
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,247
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur Gulch is a steel arch - deck carrying Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur Gulch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur Gulch carry?
About 1,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur Gulch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns Riva Ridge Drive over Sulphur Gulch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.