US Bridges

Orchard Road over Greenwood Gulch

Fair

Arapahoe County, Colorado · 0.70 MI W of Quebec ST · Structure no. GWDV-07-0.32-01

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,057
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Road over Greenwood Gulch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Orchard Road over Greenwood Gulch in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,057 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesGreenwood Gulch
Location0.70 MI W of Quebec ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArapahoe County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.60958, -104.91643
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,057 (2021)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Road over Greenwood Gulch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Road over Greenwood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Orchard Road over Greenwood Gulch carry?

About 4,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Road over Greenwood Gulch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over Greenwood Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.