US Bridges

Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 200 Ft E of Liverpool ST · Structure no. AUR25.5-R.1

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaddlerock Ln.
CrossesPiney Creek Trib
Location200 Ft E of Liverpool ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.5928, -104.74261
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2021)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Saddlerock Ln. over Piney Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.