US Bridges

152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek Tributary

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of Washington · Structure no. THN-152WAS-BDCT

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,431
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek Tributary in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,431 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries152nd Avenue
CrossesBig Dry Creek Tributary
Location0.3 MI East of Washington
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97261, -104.97305
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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
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 Tributary built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek Tributary?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 152nd Avenue over Big Dry Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.