Crestone Street over Van Bibber Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Just South of 61st Avenue · Structure no. E-24-104
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crestone Street over Van Bibber Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Crestone 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 54 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crestone Street over Van Bibber Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crestone 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Crestone Street over Van Bibber Creek carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Crestone Street over Van Bibber Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Crestone Street over Van Bibber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.