SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · Greenwood Village · Structure no. F-17-AA
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,580 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 79 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns SH 177 Ml over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.