US Bridges

Pebble Way over Dry Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N Rockrimmon · Structure no. CSG-F.90-15.60

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
484
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pebble Way over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pebble Way over Dry Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPebble Way
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5 MI N Rockrimmon
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.93349, -104.83343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2021)
Projected traffic634 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Pebble Way over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pebble Way over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pebble Way over Dry Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pebble Way over Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pebble Way over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.