US Bridges

Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 135 Ft S of Westmoor DR · Structure no. WST03-18-E

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,453
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,453 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,120 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestmoor Circle
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location135 Ft S of Westmoor DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89813, -105.12231
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,453 (2022)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 4,453 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Westmoor Circle over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.