US Bridges

S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · At Colo DR & Jewell Ave · Structure no. D-11-GG-050A

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,005
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe is a concrete culvert carrying S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 5 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 15,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,656 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Monaco Street Pa
CrossesGoldsmith Gulch | E Jewe
LocationAt Colo DR & Jewell Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.682, -104.91325
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,005 (2021)
Projected traffic16,656 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe 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 S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe carry?

About 15,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns S Monaco Street Pa over Goldsmith Gulch | E Jewe?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.