Hampden Avenue over Local Drainage
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · Just E of Himalaya Way · Structure no. AUR17.0-Q.2
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,517
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hampden Avenue over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Hampden Avenue over Local Drainage in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 30 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 14,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,711 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hampden Avenue over Local Drainage built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Hampden Avenue over Local Drainage 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 Avenue over Local Drainage carry?
About 14,517 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hampden Avenue over Local Drainage?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns Hampden Avenue over Local Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.