US Bridges

Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Just E of Centennial Blvd · Structure no. CSG-E.28-14.95

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 485 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrested Butte Cir
CrossesDouglas Creek
LocationJust E of Centennial Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92444, -104.8628
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic485 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Crested Butte Cir over Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.