WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow Creek
FairDenver County, Colorado · .2 Miles West of Tower RD · Structure no. D-25-FC-025
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,732
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow Creek in Denver 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 14,732 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,353 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow Creek carry?
About 14,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns WB E 56th Avenue over First Flow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.