Cougar Road over Deer Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · 2.7 MI W of SH75 · Structure no. G-15-63
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 889
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cougar Road over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cougar Road over Deer Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cougar Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cougar Road over Deer 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Cougar Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cougar Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cougar Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.