US Bridges

NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .3 MI S Broncos Parkway · Structure no. ARA 54-48.4E

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,117
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,222 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Jordan Road
CrossesHappy Canyon Creek
Location.3 MI S Broncos Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.57209, -104.80533
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,117 (2021)
Projected traffic17,222 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek carry?

About 14,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NB Jordan Road over Happy Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.