US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI S of Bowles Ave. · Structure no. F-16-KD
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 104 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Ped Undrpas Little Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.