Deer Creek Canyon over Deer Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of Phillipsburg · Structure no. F-15-65
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,820
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Creek Canyon over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Deer Creek Canyon over Deer Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,243 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Creek Canyon over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Creek Canyon over Deer 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 Deer Creek Canyon over Deer Creek carry?
About 2,820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Deer Creek Canyon over Deer Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Creek Canyon over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.