Long Road over Little Dry Creek
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · .5 MI E of University · Structure no. GWDV-05-0.45-2A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,964
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Road over Little Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Long Road over Little Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,964 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Long Road over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Road over Little 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 Long Road over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 3,964 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Long Road over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Long Road over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.