Colorado Blvd over Little Dry Creek
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.4 Mi. S. of Orchard RD · Structure no. CENT 25-2.7
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,036
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Blvd over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Colorado Blvd over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,036 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,924 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Blvd over Little Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 4,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Blvd over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Blvd over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.