EB Mississippi Ave over West Tollgate Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Chambers RD · Structure no. AUR11.02-J.4
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,088
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB Mississippi Ave over West Tollgate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Mississippi Ave over West Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 15,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,407 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB Mississippi Ave over West Tollgate Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB Mississippi Ave over West 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 EB Mississippi Ave over West Tollgate Creek carry?
About 15,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is EB Mississippi Ave over West Tollgate Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns EB Mississippi Ave over West Tollgate Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.