US Bridges

Miller Street over Ralston Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI North of 64th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-MR-0.20-02

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,787
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Street over Ralston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Miller Street over Ralston Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 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 2,787 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiller Street
CrossesRalston Creek
Location0.2 MI North of 64th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.81497, -105.11392
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,787 (2021)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ralston Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Miller 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 2025.

How much traffic does Miller Street over Ralston Creek carry?

About 2,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller Street over Ralston Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Street over Ralston Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.