Colorado Blvd over Big Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .6 MI N of County Line RD · Structure no. CENT 25-0.6
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,445
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Blvd over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Colorado Blvd over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,445 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,523 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Blvd over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Blvd over Big Dry 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 Colorado Blvd over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 9,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Blvd over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Blvd over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.