Mississippi Avenue over Side Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Tower RD · Structure no. AUR11.0-N.2
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,675
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mississippi Avenue over Side Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mississippi Avenue over Side Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,675 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,683 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 135 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Side Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mississippi Avenue over Side 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mississippi Avenue over Side Creek carry?
About 13,675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mississippi Avenue over Side Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Mississippi Avenue over Side Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.