Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · E of Havana at Kenton Way · Structure no. AUR11.0-C.6
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,581
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 23,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,769 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly 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 Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly Creek carry?
About 23,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns Mississippi Avenue over Upper Westerly Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.