US Bridges

Hampden Ave over West Tollgate Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Tower RD · Structure no. AUR17.0-M.4

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,473
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampden Ave over West Tollgate Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hampden Ave 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 30,473 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,177 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHampden Ave
CrossesWest Tollgate Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Tower RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.65292, -104.7792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,473 (2021)
Projected traffic37,177 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampden Ave over West Tollgate Creek built?

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

What condition is Hampden Ave 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 Hampden Ave over West Tollgate Creek carry?

About 30,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hampden Ave over West Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Hampden Ave over West Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.