US Bridges

Plainview Road over Coal Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.25 MI N of SH 72 · Structure no. D-26-108A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview Road over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Plainview Road over Coal Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainview Road
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.25 MI N of SH 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.87854, -105.26979
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic86 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Plainview Road over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview Road over Coal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Plainview Road over Coal Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Plainview Road over Coal Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview Road over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.