US Bridges

Sterne/Apache over Littles Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .3 MI West of Broadway · Structure no. LTNC.930-03.990

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,820
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterne/Apache over Littles Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sterne/Apache over Littles Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSterne/Apache
CrossesLittles Creek
Location.3 MI West of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59349, -104.99299
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2021)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sterne/Apache over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterne/Apache 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 Sterne/Apache over Littles Creek carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sterne/Apache over Littles Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Sterne/Apache over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.