US Bridges

Jewell Avenue over East Tollgate Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of Genoa ST · Structure no. AUR13.0-R.0

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,981
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Avenue over East Tollgate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jewell Avenue 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 12,981 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,837 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJewell Avenue
CrossesEast Tollgate Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Genoa ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.67886, -104.74399
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,981 (2021)
Projected traffic15,837 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewell Avenue over East Tollgate Creek built?

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

What condition is Jewell 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 Jewell Avenue over East Tollgate Creek carry?

About 12,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jewell Avenue over East Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell Avenue over East Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.