US Bridges

Jordan Road over Windmill Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI N of Arapahoe RD · Structure no. CENT 49.5-2.1

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
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 2004, so it is 21 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 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,246 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan Road
CrossesWindmill Creek
Location.1 MI N of Arapahoe RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59649, -104.82231
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2021)
Projected traffic3,246 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Road over Windmill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Road over Windmill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.