US Bridges

Mansfield Ave over West Tollgate Creek

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .5 Mile E of Buckley RD · Structure no. AUR18.4-L.8

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansfield Ave over West Tollgate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mansfield Ave over West Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 3,165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,861 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMansfield Ave
CrossesWest Tollgate Creek
Location.5 Mile E of Buckley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.64329, -104.78422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,165 (2021)
Projected traffic3,861 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mansfield Ave over West Tollgate Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mansfield Ave over West Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Mansfield Ave over West Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.