US Bridges

Eaton Street over Big Bull Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · S of 110th Avenue · Structure no. WST04-09-G

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,331
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Street over Big Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eaton Street over Big Bull Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,331 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEaton Street
CrossesBig Bull Creek
LocationS of 110th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89652, -105.05914
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,331 (2021)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Eaton Street over Big Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Street over Big Bull 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Eaton Street over Big Bull Creek carry?

About 2,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Street over Big Bull Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Street over Big Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.