US Bridges

17th Ave over Tollgate Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Just E of Fitzsimons Py · Structure no. AUR04.5-G.2

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,325
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Ave over Tollgate Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Ave over Tollgate Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,616 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries17th Ave
CrossesTollgate Creek
LocationJust E of Fitzsimons Py
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7434, -104.82727
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ave over Tollgate Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Ave over Tollgate Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 17th Ave over Tollgate Creek carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 17th Ave over Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Ave over Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.