WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 2.5 MI East of I25 · Structure no. DOU036-02.53WB
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,562
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,562 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,533 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek carry?
About 17,562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns WB Lincoln Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.