US Bridges

Nwp EB over Rock Creek

Fair

Broomfield County, Colorado · 5.68 MI from I-25 · Structure no. NWP-05.68A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nwp EB over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nwp EB over Rock Creek in Broomfield County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2029. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesNwp EB
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.68 MI from I-25
Coordinates39.95909, -105.08547
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Nwp EB over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nwp EB over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nwp EB over Rock Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nwp EB over Rock Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nwp EB over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.