68th Avenue over Ralston Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of 67th Place · Structure no. ARVA-68-0.20-02
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 585
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
68th Avenue over Ralston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 68th Avenue over Ralston Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 68th Avenue over Ralston Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 68th Avenue over Ralston 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 2023.
How much traffic does 68th Avenue over Ralston Creek carry?
About 585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 68th Avenue over Ralston Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 68th Avenue over Ralston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.