Lowell Blvd over Little Dry Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · 0.3 Mile South of 72nd Av · Structure no. WST09-6-S
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,969
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowell Blvd over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowell Blvd over Little Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,969 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,659 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 58 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowell Blvd over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowell Blvd 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lowell Blvd over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 8,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lowell Blvd over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Lowell Blvd over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.