US Bridges

Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway

Fair

Gilpin County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of Central City · Structure no. CC-VIRGINIACYN

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway in Gilpin County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Canyon Ro
CrossesCentral City Parkway
Location0.7 MI S of Central City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGilpin County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.7904, -105.51643
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2021)
Projected traffic647 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Canyon Ro over Central City Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.