US Bridges

Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just N of 104th Ave · Structure no. WST15-09-J

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,178
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 32,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,005 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 233 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Blvd
CrossesMid. Br. Hyland Creek
LocationJust N of 104th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.88444, -105.05333
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width233 ft (71 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,178 (2021)
Projected traffic37,005 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland 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 Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland Creek carry?

About 32,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Blvd over Mid. Br. Hyland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.