US Bridges

Delaware Street over Littles Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · At West Sterne Pkwy · Structure no. LTNC.907-03.920

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,723
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Street over Littles Creek is a concrete frame carrying Delaware Street 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 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 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).

CarriesDelaware Street
CrossesLittles Creek
LocationAt West Sterne Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.5952, -104.99573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2021)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2041
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Street over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware Street 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 Delaware Street over Littles Creek carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Street 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 Delaware Street over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.