US Bridges

East Caley DR over Piney Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI NE of E. Euclid DR · Structure no. CENT 63-2.1

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Caley DR over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying East Caley DR over Piney Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 249 vehicles a day, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Caley DR
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of E. Euclid DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.59688, -104.75742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Caley DR over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Caley DR over Piney 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 East Caley DR over Piney Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is East Caley DR over Piney Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Caley DR over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.