US Bridges

Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · SW of Pena Blvd/Tower RD · Structure no. D-25-FC-033

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,303
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,303 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,106 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Ramp to Tower
CrossesSecond Creek Tributary
LocationSW of Pena Blvd/Tower RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.83105, -104.77478
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,303 (2021)
Projected traffic8,106 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary 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 Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary carry?

About 7,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Off Ramp to Tower over Second Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.