US Bridges

E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Jewell at Monaco Pkwy · Structure no. D-11-GG-070

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,421
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Jewell Avenue
CrossesGoldsmith Gulch
LocationJewell at Monaco Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.68208, -104.91334
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2021)
Projected traffic2,687 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch carry?

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Jewell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.