US Bridges

Aurora Parkway over East Tollgate Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 2 MI South of Quincy · Structure no. AUR22.9-T.8

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,054
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurora Parkway over East Tollgate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aurora Parkway over East Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 25,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,566 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAurora Parkway
CrossesEast Tollgate Creek
Location2 MI South of Quincy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.61268, -104.7104
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,054 (2021)
Projected traffic30,566 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Aurora Parkway over East Tollgate Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aurora Parkway over East 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 Aurora Parkway over East Tollgate Creek carry?

About 25,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aurora Parkway over East Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Aurora Parkway over East Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.