E Mexico Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch
FairDenver County, Colorado · E of Monaco Pkwy · Structure no. D-11-GG-040
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,158
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Mexico Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying E Mexico Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Mexico Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is E Mexico Avenue 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 E Mexico Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch carry?
About 1,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E Mexico Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns E Mexico Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.