Vance Drive over Little Dry Creek
GoodJefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI South of 80th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-VE-0.10-01
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,608
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vance Drive over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vance Drive over Little Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,608 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,999 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vance Drive over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vance Drive over Little Dry 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 2023.
How much traffic does Vance Drive over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 2,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vance Drive over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Vance Drive over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.