US Bridges

152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Btwn Washington/York ST · Structure no. THN-152WAS-BDC

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,431
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,431 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries152nd Avenue
CrossesBig Dry Creek
LocationBtwn Washington/York ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9726, -104.96559
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,431 (2021)
Projected traffic7,060 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is 152nd 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 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 5,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.