US Bridges

Brookhaven Lane over Local Drainage

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just S of Bowles Avenue · Structure no. COL VALLEY 3

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhaven Lane over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Brookhaven Lane 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookhaven Lane
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationJust S of Bowles Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.61011, -105.03026
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2021)
Projected traffic371 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Brookhaven Lane over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Brookhaven Lane over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Brookhaven Lane over Local Drainage carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookhaven Lane over Local Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhaven Lane over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.