Douglas Avenue over Forked Gulch
GoodFremont County, Colorado · Just E of 2nd ST · Structure no. CC 5A-DOUGLS AV
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Avenue over Forked Gulch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Douglas Avenue over Forked Gulch in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas Avenue over Forked Gulch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Avenue over Forked 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 2023.
How much traffic does Douglas Avenue over Forked Gulch carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Avenue over Forked Gulch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Avenue over Forked Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.