US Bridges

Green Valley Ranch over First Flow Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.3 MI West of Picadilly · Structure no. D-25-FC-040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,845
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Ranch over First Flow Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Green Valley Ranch over First Flow Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 3,845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,268 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Valley Ranch
CrossesFirst Flow Creek
Location0.3 MI West of Picadilly
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.78183, -104.74057
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,845 (2021)
Projected traffic4,268 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Green Valley Ranch over First Flow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley Ranch 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 Green Valley Ranch over First Flow Creek carry?

About 3,845 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Green Valley Ranch over First Flow Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Ranch over First Flow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.