US Bridges

Aurora Parkway over Piney Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.8 MI S of Arapahoe RD · Structure no. AUR27.5-U.5

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,894
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurora Parkway over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aurora Parkway over Piney Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,894 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,291 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAurora Parkway
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Arapahoe RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.57808, -104.71188
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width164 ft (50.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,894 (2021)
Projected traffic13,291 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Aurora Parkway over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aurora Parkway 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 Aurora Parkway over Piney Creek carry?

About 10,894 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Aurora Parkway over Piney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Aurora Parkway over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.