US Bridges

Huron Street over Big Dry Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · .2 MI N of 128th Avenue · Structure no. WST21-03-A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,488
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron Street over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huron Street over Big Dry Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,234 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHuron Street
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location.2 MI N of 128th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.93384, -104.99701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,488 (2021)
Projected traffic16,234 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huron Street over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huron Street 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 Huron Street over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 12,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huron Street over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Huron Street over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.