Carr Street over Ralston Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Just South of Brooks DR · Structure no. ARVA-CR-0.80-01
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,962
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carr Street over Ralston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carr Street over Ralston 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 6,962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,006 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Carr Street over Ralston Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carr Street 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Carr Street over Ralston Creek carry?
About 6,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Carr Street over Ralston Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Carr Street over Ralston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.