US Bridges

Jordan Road over Windmill Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · South of Maplewood Avenue · Structure no. CENT 49.4-39.2

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Road over Windmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jordan Road over Windmill Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 197 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJordan Road
CrossesWindmill Creek
LocationSouth of Maplewood Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.60496, -104.82791
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2021)
Projected traffic197 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jordan Road over Windmill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Road over Windmill 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 Jordan Road over Windmill Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jordan Road over Windmill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Road over Windmill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.