US Bridges

Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI East of Havana · Structure no. CENT 42.5-10.1

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,332
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,845 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarwood Avenue
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location.1 MI East of Havana
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59313, -104.86502
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2021)
Projected traffic2,845 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Briarwood Avenue over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.