Alameda Ave over Columbia Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of Buckley Road · Structure no. AUR09.6-K.5
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,562
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alameda Ave over Columbia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alameda Ave over Columbia Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 21,562 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,306 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alameda Ave over Columbia Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alameda Ave over Columbia 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 2021.
How much traffic does Alameda Ave over Columbia Creek carry?
About 21,562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alameda Ave over Columbia Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns Alameda Ave over Columbia Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.