Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI E of Monaco · Structure no. CENT 46-7.6
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,964
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,964 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 61 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek carry?
About 3,964 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Creek RD over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.