Mission Pkwy over Meadowood Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · At N End of Alicia Park · Structure no. AUR17.5-K.3
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mission Pkwy over Meadowood Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Mission Pkwy 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,001 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 119 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mission Pkwy over Meadowood Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mission Pkwy 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 Mission Pkwy over Meadowood Creek carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mission Pkwy over Meadowood Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns Mission Pkwy over Meadowood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.