Arapahoe Drive over Littles Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · At West Sterne Pkwy · Structure no. LTNC.889-03.910
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,967
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arapahoe Drive over Littles Creek is a concrete frame carrying Arapahoe Drive over Littles Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,399 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 71 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arapahoe Drive over Littles Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arapahoe Drive over Littles 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 Arapahoe Drive over Littles Creek carry?
About 1,967 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Arapahoe Drive over Littles Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Arapahoe Drive over Littles Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.