US Bridges

Spencer Parkway over Draw

Good

Garfield County, Colorado · 300 Ft N Battlement Pkwy · Structure no. SPENCER PKWY

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Parkway over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spencer Parkway over Draw in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpencer Parkway
CrossesDraw
Location300 Ft N Battlement Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.44169, -108.02672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Spencer Parkway over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer Parkway over Draw 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 Spencer Parkway over Draw carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Spencer Parkway over Draw?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Parkway over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.