US Bridges

SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 500 Ft N of 76th Ave · Structure no. E-16-WC

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,040 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 95 Ml
CrossesLittle Dry Creek Trail
Location500 Ft N of 76th Ave
RouteState Highway 95A
Coordinates39.83531, -105.05307
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic41,040 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 Ml over Little Dry Creek Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.