Welch Avenue over Bear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · S of HWY 74 in Kittredge · Structure no. C-19-26A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 537
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welch Avenue over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welch Avenue over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welch Avenue over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Welch Avenue over Bear Creek 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 Welch Avenue over Bear Creek carry?
About 537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Welch Avenue over Bear Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Welch Avenue over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.