Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 Mile E of University · Structure no. CENT 42.5.1-23
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,212
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,538 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arapahoe Road over Big Dry 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 24,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Arapahoe Road over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.