80th Avenue over Little Dry Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1.28 MI E of Kipling ST · Structure no. ARVA-80-1.28-03
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,957
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
80th Avenue over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 80th Avenue over Little Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 17,957 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,650 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 80th Avenue over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 80th Avenue over Little 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 80th Avenue over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 17,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 80th Avenue over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.
Who owns 80th Avenue over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.