US Bridges

Golf Course RD over Bear Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · At Golf Course Club House · Structure no. D-27-MP-090A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Golf Course RD over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGolf Course RD
CrossesBear Creek
LocationAt Golf Course Club House
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.63314, -105.33636
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2021)
Projected traffic22 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Golf Course RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course RD over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Golf Course RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Golf Course RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.