US Bridges

Logan Street over Little Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .1 M S of US 285 · Structure no. ENGLWD-LOLD

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logan Street over Little Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Logan Street over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLogan Street
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location.1 M S of US 285
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.65034, -104.98298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2021)
Projected traffic607 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Logan Street over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Logan 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 Logan Street over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Logan Street over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Logan Street over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.