US Bridges

Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 2.5 Miles SW of SH 8 · Structure no. F-16-SN

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,020 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParmalee Gulch Rd.
CrossesUS 285 Ml
Location2.5 Miles SW of SH 8
RouteU.S. Route 285D
Coordinates39.61518, -105.23315
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2020)
Projected traffic34,020 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parmalee Gulch Rd. over US 285 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.