Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek
FairGarfield County, Colorado · .4 MI West of RR Ave · Structure no. F-05-C
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,007
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,359 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Centennial Parkway over Rifle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek carry?
About 5,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Centennial Parkway over Rifle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.