Pierce Street over Ralston Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · .14 MI North of 58th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-PE-0.14-01
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,831
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce Street over Ralston Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pierce Street over Ralston Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,831 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierce Street over Ralston Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pierce 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pierce Street over Ralston Creek carry?
About 1,831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pierce Street over Ralston Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce Street over Ralston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.