US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 2 Blocks E of University · Structure no. CENT 46-5.2

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,534
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,534 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,171 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesTrib to Big Dry Creek
Location2 Blocks E of University
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.58044, -104.95704
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,534 (2021)
Projected traffic20,171 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry 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 Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry Creek carry?

About 16,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Trib to Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.