US Bridges

Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of Gartrell RD · Structure no. AUR26.0-S.8

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,822
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc is a concrete culvert carrying Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,822 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,443 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEaster Avenue
CrossesSaddle Rock Ranches Gulc
Location0.3 MI W of Gartrell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.58531, -104.72771
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,822 (2021)
Projected traffic3,443 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 Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc 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 Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc carry?

About 2,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Easter Avenue over Saddle Rock Ranches Gulc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.