US Bridges

Orleans Street over First Flow Creek

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Just S of 50th Avenue · Structure no. D-25-FC-045

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,087
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orleans Street over First Flow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orleans Street over First Flow Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,087 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,426 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrleans Street
CrossesFirst Flow Creek
LocationJust S of 50th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78458, -104.73712
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,087 (2021)
Projected traffic3,426 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Orleans Street over First Flow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orleans Street 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 Orleans Street over First Flow Creek carry?

About 3,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orleans Street over First Flow Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Orleans Street over First Flow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.