Clarkson Street over Little Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .3 MI S of Hampden Ave · Structure no. ENGLWD-CLLD
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,616
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clarkson Street over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Clarkson Street over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 3,616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,411 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 54 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clarkson Street over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clarkson Street over Little 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 Clarkson Street over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 3,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Clarkson Street over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Clarkson Street over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.