Buckley Road over Piney Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just S of Orchard Road · Structure no. CENT 57-3.0
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,201
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckley Road over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckley Road over Piney Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 18,201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,205 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckley Road over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckley Road over Piney 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 Buckley Road over Piney Creek carry?
About 18,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buckley Road over Piney Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Buckley Road over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.