US Bridges

112th Avenue over Big Bull Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 112th Ave at Harlan ST · Structure no. WST02-10-F

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,867
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

112th Avenue over Big Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 112th Avenue over Big Bull Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 11,867 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,647 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries112th Avenue
CrossesBig Bull Creek
Location112th Ave at Harlan ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89992, -105.06207
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,867 (2021)
Projected traffic13,647 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 112th Avenue over Big Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 112th Avenue over Big Bull 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 112th Avenue over Big Bull Creek carry?

About 11,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 112th Avenue over Big Bull Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns 112th Avenue over Big Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.