US Bridges

Caley Ave over Windmill Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI E of Jordan Road · Structure no. AUR24.0-G.5

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caley Ave over Windmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caley Ave over Windmill Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCaley Ave
CrossesWindmill Creek
Location.1 MI E of Jordan Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.60213, -104.82522
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2021)
Projected traffic1,637 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 Caley Ave over Windmill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caley Ave over Windmill 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 Caley Ave over Windmill Creek carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Caley Ave over Windmill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Caley Ave over Windmill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.