US Bridges

Moline Street over Upper Westerly Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .25 MI S of Mississippi · Structure no. AUR11.5-D.3

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moline Street over Upper Westerly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moline Street over Upper Westerly Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoline Street
CrossesUpper Westerly Creek
Location.25 MI S of Mississippi
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.69308, -104.8541
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2021)
Projected traffic2,373 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Moline Street over Upper Westerly Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moline Street 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 Moline Street over Upper Westerly Creek carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Moline Street over Upper Westerly Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Moline Street over Upper Westerly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.