Memphis Street over Irondale Gulch
FairDenver County, Colorado · Just N of 53rd Ave · Structure no. D-10-HC-380
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,821
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Memphis Street over Irondale Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Memphis Street over Irondale Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,821 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 71 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Memphis Street over Irondale Gulch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Memphis Street over Irondale 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 Memphis Street over Irondale Gulch carry?
About 2,821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Memphis Street over Irondale Gulch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Memphis Street over Irondale Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.