US 85ML over Little Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · S. Side of Dartmouth Ave · Structure no. F-16-JI
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85ML over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 85ML over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 78,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,500 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 US 85ML over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85ML 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 85ML over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 78,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 85ML over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.
Who owns US 85ML over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.