US Bridges

Arapahoe Road over Piney Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · At Int of S Liverpool ST · Structure no. AUR24.9-R.0

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,186
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapahoe Road over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arapahoe Road over Piney Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25,186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,727 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArapahoe Road
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationAt Int of S Liverpool ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.59518, -104.74468
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,186 (2021)
Projected traffic30,727 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Arapahoe Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arapahoe Road over Piney 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 Arapahoe Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 25,186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arapahoe Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns Arapahoe Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.