US Bridges

Littleton Blvd over Big Dry Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .3 MI E of Broadway · Structure no. LTNB.754-4.904A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,656
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littleton Blvd over Big Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Littleton Blvd over Big Dry Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLittleton Blvd
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location.3 MI E of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.61323, -104.98044
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,656 (2021)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Littleton Blvd over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Littleton Blvd 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 Littleton Blvd over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 1,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Littleton Blvd over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Littleton Blvd over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.