US Bridges

Stonehenge Way over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · .05 MI S of Main Street · Structure no. PAR STNHGE-0.1

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonehenge Way over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stonehenge Way over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStonehenge Way
CrossesSulphur Gulch | Sulphur
Location.05 MI S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.51598, -104.75096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2021)
Projected traffic2,124 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stonehenge Way over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonehenge Way 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 Stonehenge Way over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stonehenge Way over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Stonehenge Way over Sulphur Gulch | Sulphur?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.