Tennyson ST over Little Dry Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · N of 72nd on Tennyson ST · Structure no. WST08-8-R
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,652
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tennyson ST over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tennyson ST over Little Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,148 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tennyson ST over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tennyson ST over Little 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 2022.
How much traffic does Tennyson ST over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 1,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tennyson ST over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Tennyson ST over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.