Easter Avenue over Big Dry Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · .5 M East of University · Structure no. CENT 44-5.2
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,332
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Easter Avenue over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Easter Avenue over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,845 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Easter Avenue over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Easter Avenue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Easter Avenue over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 2,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Easter Avenue over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Easter Avenue over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.