US Bridges

Miller Street over Van Bibber Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just North of 58th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-MR-0.05-01

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
782
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Street over Van Bibber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller Street over Van Bibber Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiller Street
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationJust North of 58th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80209, -105.11416
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Miller Street over Van Bibber Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Street over Van Bibber 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Miller Street over Van Bibber Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller Street over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Street over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.