US Bridges

Lake Ave over Littles Creek

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Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.04 MI E of Spotswood ST · Structure no. LTNC.120-03.290

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,051
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ave over Littles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Ave over Littles Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9,051 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,042 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Ave
CrossesLittles Creek
Location0.04 MI E of Spotswood ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.6079, -105.01092
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,051 (2022)
Projected traffic11,042 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Ave over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ave over Littles 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 Lake Ave over Littles Creek carry?

About 9,051 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lake Ave over Littles Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ave over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.