US Bridges

Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.1 Mile South of 56th Av · Structure no. D-25-FC-010A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,155
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian is a concrete frame carrying Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 21,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,482 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Road
CrossesFirst Creek | Pedestrian
Location0.1 Mile South of 56th Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.79544, -104.77212
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,155 (2021)
Projected traffic23,482 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian carry?

About 21,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Road over First Creek | Pedestrian?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.