US Bridges

Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just North of 104th Ave · Structure no. WST14-09-H

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
919
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland 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 919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,057 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEntrance and Exit
CrossesS Branch Hyland Creek
LocationJust North of 104th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.88681, -105.06313
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2021)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland Creek built?

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

What condition is Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland 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 Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland Creek carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance and Exit over S Branch Hyland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.