72nd Avenue over Little Dry Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · 72nd and Raleigh · Structure no. WST11-7-RA
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,357
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
72nd Avenue over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 72nd Avenue over Little Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,665 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72nd Avenue over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 72nd Avenue 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 72nd Avenue over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 14,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 72nd Avenue over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns 72nd Avenue over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.