US Bridges

Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 0.25 MI S Cnty RD215 · Structure no. PARACHUTE 2

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParachute Prk Blvd
CrossesParachute Creek
Location0.25 MI S Cnty RD215
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.4535, -108.06067
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2023)
Projected traffic751 by 2042
Trucks55%
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 Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Parachute Prk Blvd over Parachute Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.