US Bridges

Gartrell Road over Piney Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Arapahoe RD · Structure no. AUR25.6-T.6

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,996
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gartrell Road over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gartrell Road over Piney Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,996 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,855 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGartrell Road
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Arapahoe RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.58966, -104.72184
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,996 (2021)
Projected traffic15,855 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gartrell Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gartrell Road over Piney 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 Gartrell Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 12,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gartrell Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns Gartrell Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.