US Bridges

Salvia Street over Big Dry Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .15 MI N of Candelas Pwy · Structure no. ARVA-SA-0.15-01

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salvia Street over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Salvia Street over Big Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 824 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 128 ft wide.

CarriesSalvia Street
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location.15 MI N of Candelas Pwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8687, -105.18887
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2021)
Projected traffic824 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Salvia Street over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salvia Street over Big Dry 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 April 2023.

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

About 716 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Salvia Street over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Salvia Street over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.