Estes Street over Bear Creek
FairJefferson County, Colorado · .7 Miles North of US 285 · Structure no. LKWD-02-0.70-01
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,318
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Estes Street over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Estes Street over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 10,318 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,866 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Estes Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Estes Street over Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Estes Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 10,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Estes Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Estes Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.