Washington ST over Big Dry Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of 136th Ave · Structure no. THN-WAS138-BDCA
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,795
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington ST over Big Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,795 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,533 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Washington ST over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington ST over Big Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 5,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.