Lowell Blvd over Bear Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just South of US285 · Structure no. SHER-03-0.90-01
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,444
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowell Blvd over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lowell Blvd over Bear Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5,444 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,641 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowell Blvd over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowell Blvd over Bear 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 Lowell Blvd over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,444 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lowell Blvd over Bear Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Lowell Blvd over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.