US Bridges

Buffalo ST over Littles Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · At West Sterne Pkwy · Structure no. LTNC.923-03.940

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,819
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo ST over Littles Creek is a concrete frame carrying Buffalo ST over Littles Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,819 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 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).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo ST
CrossesLittles Creek
LocationAt West Sterne Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59398, -104.99394
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,819 (2021)
Projected traffic2,220 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 Buffalo ST over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo ST 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 Buffalo ST over Littles Creek carry?

About 1,819 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo ST 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 Buffalo ST over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.