Mexico Ave over West Tollgate Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Between Chambers/Buckley · Structure no. AUR12.5-J.8
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,087
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mexico Ave over West Tollgate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mexico Ave over West 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 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 9,087 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,086 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mexico Ave over West Tollgate Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mexico 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 Mexico Ave over West Tollgate Creek carry?
About 9,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mexico Ave over West Tollgate Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.
Who owns Mexico Ave over West Tollgate Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.