US Bridges

Belle Creek Blvd over Belle Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · NW of 104th and SH85 · Structure no. COMC-16-0.4-01

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,208
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Creek Blvd over Belle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belle Creek Blvd over Belle Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,208 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelle Creek Blvd
CrossesBelle Creek
LocationNW of 104th and SH85
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.88964, -104.88061
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,208 (2021)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Belle Creek Blvd over Belle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Creek Blvd over Belle 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 Belle Creek Blvd over Belle Creek carry?

About 3,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belle Creek Blvd over Belle Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Creek Blvd over Belle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.