Olde Wadsworth Bou over Ralston Creek
PoorJefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI North of 58th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-WH-0.80-01
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,557
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olde Wadsworth Bou over Ralston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Olde Wadsworth Bou over Ralston Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 58 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Olde Wadsworth Bou over Ralston Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olde Wadsworth Bou 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 2023.
How much traffic does Olde Wadsworth Bou over Ralston Creek carry?
About 3,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Olde Wadsworth Bou over Ralston Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Olde Wadsworth Bou over Ralston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.