US Bridges

Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just W of Brookhaven LN · Structure no. COL VALLEY 2

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookhaven TR
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationJust W of Brookhaven LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.60886, -105.03195
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2021)
Projected traffic312 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhaven TR over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.