US Bridges

Oak Street over Van Bibber Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just South of 58th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-OK-0.01-01

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,067
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Van Bibber Creek is a concrete frame carrying Oak Street over Van Bibber Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationJust South of 58th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80101, -105.11898
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2021)
Projected traffic2,377 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 Oak Street over Van Bibber Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak 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 March 2023.

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

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.