US Bridges

Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E of S Peoria ST · Structure no. PAR BELFORD-0.1

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBelford Avenue
CrossesHappy Canyon Creek | Ped
Location1.5 MI E of S Peoria ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.55406, -104.81388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Belford Avenue over Happy Canyon Creek | Ped?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.