US Bridges

Madison Ave over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Main Street · Structure no. FRISCO-03

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Madison Ave 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 5 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.5767, -106.10326
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2021)
Projected traffic814 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 Madison Ave over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Madison Ave 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 Madison Ave over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.