US Bridges

Chenango DR over Tollgate Creek

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just E of Himalaya Ct · Structure no. CENT 34-16.1

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenango DR over Tollgate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chenango DR over Tollgate Creek in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,627 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChenango DR
CrossesTollgate Creek
LocationJust E of Himalaya Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.62649, -104.75204
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,350 (2021)
Projected traffic12,627 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 Chenango DR over Tollgate Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenango DR over 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 Chenango DR over Tollgate Creek carry?

About 10,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chenango DR over Tollgate Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Chenango DR over Tollgate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.