Broadway over Big Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI South of Belleview · Structure no. ENGLWD-BRBD
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,486
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway over Big Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 years old, older 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 40,486 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,393 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Broadway over Big Dry 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 Broadway over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 40,486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Broadway over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.