US Bridges

Broadway over Little Dry Creek Ovrflw

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just N of US 285 · Structure no. ENGLWD-BRLDO

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,496
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Little Dry Creek Ovrflw is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway over Little Dry Creek Ovrflw in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 31,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,425 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway
CrossesLittle Dry Creek Ovrflw
LocationJust N of US 285
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.65204, -104.9877
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,496 (2021)
Projected traffic38,425 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Broadway over Little Dry Creek Ovrflw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Little Dry Creek Ovrflw 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 Little Dry Creek Ovrflw carry?

About 31,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Little Dry Creek Ovrflw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Little Dry Creek Ovrflw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.