US Bridges

Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · S of HWY 74 · Structure no. B-18-19

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv is a concrete tee beam carrying Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 468 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Trail
CrossesBear Creek | Meadow Driv
LocationS of HWY 74
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.63626, -105.31492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2021)
Projected traffic468 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv 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 Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Independence Trail over Bear Creek | Meadow Driv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.