136th Avenue over Big Dry Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. THN-136WAS-BDC
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,524
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
136th Avenue over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 136th Avenue over Big Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,524 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,282 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 136th Avenue over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is 136th Avenue 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 136th Avenue over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 22,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 136th Avenue over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns 136th Avenue over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.