US Bridges

Aspen Street over East Tollgate Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.2 Miles North of Southg · Structure no. AFCOCRWU85110

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Aspen Street over East Tollgate Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Aspen Street over East Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesAspen Street
CrossesEast Tollgate Creek
Location0.2 Miles North of Southg
Coordinates39.70174, -104.76945
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2014)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aspen Street over East Tollgate Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen Street over East Tollgate 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 Aspen Street over East Tollgate Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Aspen Street over East Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen Street over East Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.