US Bridges

Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · S of E County Line RD · Structure no. SSPR-02

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSports Complex Ent
CrossesBig Dry Creek
LocationS of E County Line RD
Coordinates39.56567, -104.92952
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sports Complex Ent over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.