US Bridges

17th Place over Toll Gate Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Fitzsimmons P · Structure no. AUR-04.5-G.4

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
601 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,966
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Place over Toll Gate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 17th Place over Toll Gate Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 16,966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,056 by 2041. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries17th Place
CrossesToll Gate Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Fitzsimmons P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74472, -104.82695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length601 ft (183.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,966 (2021)
Projected traffic22,056 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 17th Place over Toll Gate Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Place over Toll Gate 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 17th Place over Toll Gate Creek carry?

About 16,966 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 17th Place over Toll Gate Creek?

The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Place over Toll Gate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.