Grizzly Drive over Deer Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · Just S of Deer Ck Canyon · Structure no. G-15-110
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 554
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grizzly Drive over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Grizzly Drive over Deer Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 554 vehicles a day, projected to reach 637 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grizzly Drive over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grizzly Drive 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 Grizzly Drive over Deer Creek carry?
About 554 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Grizzly Drive over Deer Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Grizzly Drive over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.