Beech Street over Ralston Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · 0.3 MI South of 72nd Ave · Structure no. ARVA-68-0.30-01
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,714
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech Street over Ralston Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beech Street over Ralston Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,714 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Beech Street over Ralston Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beech Street over Ralston 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Beech Street over Ralston Creek carry?
About 1,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Beech Street over Ralston Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Beech Street over Ralston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.