US Bridges

Dillon Way over Local Drainage

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just N of 6th Ave · Structure no. AUR07.0-H.0

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,330
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillon Way over Local Drainage is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dillon Way over Local Drainage in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDillon Way
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationJust N of 6th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72579, -104.81933
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2021)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dillon Way over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillon Way over Local Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dillon Way over Local Drainage carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dillon Way over Local Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dillon Way over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.