US Bridges

Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.05 MI N of 98th Ave · Structure no. WST22-15-L

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,654
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,654 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,953 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWadsworth Boulevar
CrossesBig Dry Creek | Big Dry
Location0.05 MI N of 98th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8748, -105.08145
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,654 (2021)
Projected traffic9,953 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry carry?

About 8,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Wadsworth Boulevar over Big Dry Creek | Big Dry?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.