Federal Parkway over Big Dry Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · .6 MI N of 120th Ave · Structure no. WST20-05-C
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,581
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Federal Parkway over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal Parkway over Big Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,581 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,955 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Federal Parkway over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Federal Parkway over Big 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 Federal Parkway over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 14,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Federal Parkway over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Federal Parkway over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.