Avenue F over Bear Creek
PoorJefferson County, Colorado · S of SH 74 in Kittredge · Structure no. C-19-27A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue F over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue F over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue F over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue F over Bear 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 Avenue F over Bear Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Avenue F over Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue F over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.