US Bridges

Dunraven Street over Van Bibber Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just North of 60th Place · Structure no. E-24-103

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunraven Street over Van Bibber Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dunraven Street over Van Bibber Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDunraven Street
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationJust North of 60th Place
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80503, -105.21639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic184 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunraven Street over Van Bibber Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunraven Street over Van Bibber 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 Dunraven Street over Van Bibber Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dunraven Street over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dunraven Street over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.