US Bridges

Scottsburg Road over Third Creek Tributary

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · S of Terminal Bldg · Structure no. D-31-PB-690

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,833
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Scottsburg Road over Third Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Scottsburg Road over Third Creek Tributary 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 24,833 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,564 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScottsburg Road
CrossesThird Creek Tributary
LocationS of Terminal Bldg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.84163, -104.67303
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,833 (2021)
Projected traffic27,564 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Scottsburg Road over Third Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsburg Road over Third 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Scottsburg Road over Third Creek Tributary carry?

About 24,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Scottsburg Road over Third Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsburg Road over Third Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.