US Bridges

Creekside Drive over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Main Street · Structure no. FRISCO-02

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside Drive over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Creekside Drive over Ten Mile Creek in Summit County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCreekside Drive
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.57615, -106.1065
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2021)
Projected traffic668 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Creekside Drive over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekside Drive over Ten Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Creekside Drive over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Creekside Drive over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Creekside Drive over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.