S Platte River Dr. over Little Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 M S of Dartmouth · Structure no. ENGLWD-PLLDA
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,227
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Platte River Dr. over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S Platte River Dr. over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Platte River Dr. over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Platte River Dr. 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 S Platte River Dr. over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 2,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S Platte River Dr. over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns S Platte River Dr. over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.