US Bridges

Holly Street over Prentice Gulch

Good

Arapahoe County, Colorado · .2 MI S of Belleview · Structure no. GWDV-08-0.80-02

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,503
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Street over Prentice Gulch is a concrete frame carrying Holly Street over Prentice Gulch in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,503 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,934 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolly Street
CrossesPrentice Gulch
Location.2 MI S of Belleview
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.62028, -104.92279
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,503 (2021)
Projected traffic7,934 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Holly Street over Prentice Gulch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Street over Prentice Gulch 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 Holly Street over Prentice Gulch carry?

About 6,503 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Holly Street over Prentice Gulch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Street over Prentice Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.