US Bridges

Waterton Road over Brush Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of SH 75 · Structure no. H-13-74A

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,043
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterton Road over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waterton Road over Brush Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,699 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterton Road
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SH 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.49355, -105.09339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,043 (2021)
Projected traffic12,699 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Waterton Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterton Road over Brush 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Waterton Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 11,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Waterton Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Waterton Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.