Ward Road over Ralston Creek
PoorJefferson County, Colorado · Just North of 70th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-WD-0.75-01
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,435
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Road over Ralston Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ward Road over Ralston Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,750 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 78 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Road over Ralston Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Road over Ralston Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Ward Road over Ralston Creek carry?
About 15,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ward Road over Ralston Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Road over Ralston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.