Bates Ave over Local Drainage
GoodArapahoe County, Colorado · .5 MI SE of Tower RD · Structure no. AUR15.3-N.7
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,121
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bates Ave over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Bates Ave over Local Drainage in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,588 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bates Ave over Local Drainage built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bates Ave over Local Drainage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does Bates Ave over Local Drainage carry?
About 2,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bates Ave over Local Drainage?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Bates Ave over Local Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.