Dartmouth Avenue over West Tollgate Creek
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just E of Ventura Street · Structure no. AUR16.3-M.5
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,440
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dartmouth Avenue over West Tollgate Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dartmouth Avenue over West Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,857 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dartmouth Avenue over West Tollgate Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dartmouth Avenue 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 Dartmouth Avenue over West Tollgate Creek carry?
About 6,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dartmouth Avenue over West Tollgate Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Dartmouth Avenue over West Tollgate Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.