US Bridges

Jewell Avenue over Coal Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 2 MI E of Highway 30 · Structure no. AUR12.0-Y.0

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,274
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Avenue over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jewell Avenue over Coal Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,274 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,994 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJewell Avenue
CrossesCoal Creek
Location2 MI E of Highway 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.68201, -104.67835
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,274 (2021)
Projected traffic3,994 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewell Avenue over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewell Avenue over Coal 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 Jewell Avenue over Coal Creek carry?

About 3,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jewell Avenue over Coal Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell Avenue over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.