1st Avenue over East Tollgate Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Chambers RD · Structure no. AUR08.0-J.3
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,239
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Avenue over East Tollgate Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1st Avenue over East Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 3,239 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,952 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Avenue over East Tollgate Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Avenue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 1st Avenue over East Tollgate Creek carry?
About 3,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 1st Avenue over East Tollgate Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Avenue over East Tollgate Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.