Jewell Avenue over Murphy Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Gun Club RD · Structure no. AUR13.0-U.2
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,543
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jewell Avenue over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jewell Avenue over Murphy Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,543 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,763 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jewell Avenue over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jewell Avenue over Murphy 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 Murphy Creek carry?
About 5,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jewell Avenue over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.
Who owns Jewell Avenue over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.