Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1.27 MI W of Indiana ST · Structure no. ARVA-CS-1.27-01
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,396
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry is a concrete culvert carrying Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 4,396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,056 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 168 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry 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 Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry carry?
About 4,396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.
Who owns Candelas Parkway over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.