Peakview Avenue over Cottonwood Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI W of Lima ST · Structure no. CENT 40.9-10.7
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,487
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peakview Avenue over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Peakview Avenue over Cottonwood Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,487 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,474 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Peakview Avenue over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peakview 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 Peakview Avenue over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 4,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Peakview Avenue over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Peakview Avenue over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.