Belleview Avenue over Murphy Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 1 MI East of Gun Club RD · Structure no. AUR21.3-U.8
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belleview Avenue over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belleview Avenue over Murphy Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,157 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,632 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 154 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belleview Avenue over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belleview Avenue over Murphy 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 Belleview Avenue over Murphy Creek carry?
About 2,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Belleview Avenue over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns Belleview Avenue over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.