Hampden Avenue over Meadowood Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .35 MI W of Buckley RD · Structure no. AUR17.0-K.3
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,573
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hampden Avenue over Meadowood Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Hampden Avenue over Meadowood Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 27,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,639 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hampden Avenue over Meadowood Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hampden Avenue over Meadowood 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 Hampden Avenue over Meadowood Creek carry?
About 27,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hampden Avenue over Meadowood Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Hampden Avenue over Meadowood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.