Prentice Street over Goldsmith Gulch
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · .1 MI East of Dtc Blvd · Structure no. GWDV-10-0.12-01
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,842
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prentice Street over Goldsmith Gulch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Prentice Street over Goldsmith 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 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 4,842 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,907 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prentice Street over Goldsmith Gulch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prentice Street 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Prentice Street over Goldsmith Gulch carry?
About 4,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Prentice Street over Goldsmith Gulch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Prentice Street over Goldsmith Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.