Lehow Ave over Big Dry Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .4 MI W of Broadway · Structure no. LTNB.210-04.250
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,612
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lehow Ave over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lehow Ave over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lehow Ave over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lehow Ave 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lehow Ave over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 3,612 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lehow Ave over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Lehow Ave over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.