Park Avenue over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Colorado · At Inter. With SH 8 · Structure no. MORR-PARK AVE
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Avenue over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Park Avenue over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 99 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Avenue over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Park Avenue over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Park Avenue over Bear Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Park Avenue over Bear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Park Avenue over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.