US Bridges

Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · Just E of Dtc Blvd · Structure no. D-11-GG-200

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,376
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch is a concrete frame carrying Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 20,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,617 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelleview Ave
CrossesGoldsmith Gulch
LocationJust E of Dtc Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.6241, -104.88905
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,376 (2021)
Projected traffic22,617 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$679,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch carry?

About 20,376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Belleview Ave over Goldsmith Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.