US Bridges

Joyce Street over Big Dry Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · North of W 91st Pl · Structure no. ARVA-JE-0.01-01

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joyce Street over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Joyce Street over Big Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 176 ft wide.

CarriesJoyce Street
CrossesBig Dry Creek
LocationNorth of W 91st Pl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8631, -105.1678
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joyce Street over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joyce Street over Big Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Joyce Street over Big Dry Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Joyce Street over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Joyce Street over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.