US Bridges

4th Ave-Creekside over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Summit County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Main Street · Structure no. FRISCO-04

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave-Creekside over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Ave-Creekside 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th Ave-Creekside
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.57794, -106.09829
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2021)
Projected traffic1,196 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 4th Ave-Creekside over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is 4th Ave-Creekside 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 4th Ave-Creekside over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 4th Ave-Creekside over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave-Creekside over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.