US Bridges

Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of 64th Avenue · Structure no. ARVA-VL-0.60-01

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston is a concrete frame carrying Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirgil Way
CrossesRalston Creek | Ralston
Location0.5 MI N of 64th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.82106, -105.1981
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2021)
Projected traffic1,230 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 Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston 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 Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Virgil Way over Ralston Creek | Ralston?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.