Sherman Street over Little Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just N of US 285 · Structure no. ENGLWD-SHLD
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,762
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman Street over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sherman Street over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherman Street over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherman 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 Sherman Street over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 1,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sherman Street over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman Street over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.