US Bridges

Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .3 MI N of Belleview Ave · Structure no. ENGLWD-WMBD

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,656
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,656 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWindermere Street
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location.3 MI N of Belleview Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.62869, -105.00669
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,656 (2021)
Projected traffic5,680 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 4,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Windermere Street over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.