US Bridges

Fairway Lane over Dutch Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .6 MI E of Platte Canyon · Structure no. COL VALLEY 1A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Lane over Dutch Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fairway Lane over Dutch Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,655 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway Lane
CrossesDutch Creek
Location.6 MI E of Platte Canyon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59956, -105.03571
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2021)
Projected traffic3,655 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Fairway Lane over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway Lane over Dutch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fairway Lane over Dutch Creek carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairway Lane over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Lane over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.