Broadway over Little Dry Creek
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of US 285 · Structure no. ENGLWD-BRLD
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,496
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway over Little Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 31,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,425 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 100 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway over Little Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Broadway over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 31,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.