US Bridges

Englewood Pk/Floyd over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Hampden/Eng Pk to Cushing · Structure no. ENGLWD-ENLD

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,961
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Englewood Pk/Floyd over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Englewood Pk/Floyd over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 57 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 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 3,281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEnglewood Pk/Floyd
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
LocationHampden/Eng Pk to Cushing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.65294, -104.98947
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width3,281 ft (999.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,961 (2021)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Englewood Pk/Floyd over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Englewood Pk/Floyd 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 Englewood Pk/Floyd over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 2,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Englewood Pk/Floyd over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 3,281 ft wide.

Who owns Englewood Pk/Floyd over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.