US Bridges

104th Ave over Big Dry Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · .7 MI W of Sheridan Blvd · Structure no. WST17-10-H

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,844
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

104th Ave over Big Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 104th Ave over Big Dry Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25,844 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,721 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries104th Ave
CrossesBig Dry Creek
Location.7 MI W of Sheridan Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.88714, -105.06517
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,844 (2021)
Projected traffic29,721 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 104th Ave over Big Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 104th Ave 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 104th Ave over Big Dry Creek carry?

About 25,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 104th Ave over Big Dry Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 104th Ave over Big Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.