US Bridges

E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .2 MI E of Jordan RD · Structure no. CENT 34-12.8

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Fremont DR
CrossesDove Creek
Location.2 MI E of Jordan RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.58664, -104.81086
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2021)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek 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 E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns E. Fremont DR over Dove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.