17th Avenue over Westerly Gulch
FairAdams County, Colorado · 17th Ave and Beeler ST · Structure no. AUR03.5-A.5
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,409
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Avenue over Westerly Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying 17th Avenue over Westerly Gulch in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th Avenue over Westerly Gulch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Avenue over Westerly Gulch 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 Avenue over Westerly Gulch carry?
About 1,409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 17th Avenue over Westerly Gulch?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Avenue over Westerly Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.