72nd Avenue over Leyden Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Simms ST · Structure no. ARVA-72-0.80-01
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,073
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
72nd Avenue over Leyden Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 72nd Avenue over Leyden Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,184 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72nd Avenue over Leyden Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 72nd Avenue over Leyden 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 72nd Avenue over Leyden Creek carry?
About 14,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 72nd Avenue over Leyden Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 72nd Avenue over Leyden Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.