E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib
FairDenver County, Colorado · Just W of Jackson Gap RD · Structure no. D-31-PB-510
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,020
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,020 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,002 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib carry?
About 18,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns E 78th Avenue over Third Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.