Caley Avenue over Cottonwood Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI W of Lima Street · Structure no. CENT 38.8-10.9
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caley Avenue over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Caley Avenue over Cottonwood Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caley Avenue over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caley Avenue over Cottonwood 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 Caley Avenue over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Caley Avenue over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Caley Avenue over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.