US Bridges

S Monaco Street Pa over Retention Pond Drainage

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Just So of Jewell Ave · Structure no. D-11-GG-075

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,382
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Monaco Street Pa over Retention Pond Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying S Monaco Street Pa over Retention Pond Drainage in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24,382 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,064 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Monaco Street Pa
CrossesRetention Pond Drainage
LocationJust So of Jewell Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.68149, -104.9127
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,382 (2021)
Projected traffic27,064 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Retention Pond Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Monaco Street Pa over Retention Pond Drainage 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 Retention Pond Drainage carry?

About 24,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Monaco Street Pa over Retention Pond Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns S Monaco Street Pa over Retention Pond Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.