US Bridges

NB Buckley Road over West Tollgate Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Iliff Ave · Structure no. AUR13.7-L.02

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,425
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Buckley Road over West Tollgate Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NB Buckley Road over West Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 12,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,158 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Buckley Road
CrossesWest Tollgate Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Iliff Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.67662, -104.79088
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,425 (2021)
Projected traffic15,158 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$782,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Buckley Road over West Tollgate Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Buckley Road 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 NB Buckley Road over West Tollgate Creek carry?

About 12,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB Buckley Road over West Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NB Buckley Road over West Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.