Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of 168th Avenue · Structure no. ADA06.0-163.8
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,245
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry Creek in Adams 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 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 3,245 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,219 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 3,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Blvd. over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.