US Bridges

Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Colorado · SE Entrance to Red Rocks · Structure no. D-27-MP-010A

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,257
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,506 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed Rocks Park RD
CrossesMt Vernon Creek
LocationSE Entrance to Red Rocks
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.67125, -105.1945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2021)
Projected traffic2,506 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon Creek carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rocks Park RD over Mt Vernon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.