US 85 Ml over Big Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · In Englewood · Structure no. F-16-B
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Big Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 86 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,640 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US 85 Ml over Big 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.