US Bridges

Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Coal Mine RD · Structure no. J-17-71

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,773
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree is a concrete culvert carrying Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,773 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,839 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPierce Street
CrossesDutch Creek | Dutch Cree
Location0.2 MI N of Coal Mine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59823, -105.07285
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,773 (2021)
Projected traffic15,839 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree carry?

About 13,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Street over Dutch Creek | Dutch Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.