First Street over Happy Canyon Creek
FairDouglas County, Colorado · .1 MI S of Lincoln Ave · Structure no. LONE TREE-2
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Happy Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying First Street over Happy Canyon Creek in Douglas 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Happy Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street 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 First Street over Happy Canyon Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Happy Canyon Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Happy Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.