US Bridges

E Yale Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · At Oneida Street · Structure no. D-11-GG-100A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,901
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Yale Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying E Yale Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,901 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,650 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Yale Avenue
CrossesGoldsmith Gulch
LocationAt Oneida Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66769, -104.90634
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,901 (2021)
Projected traffic17,650 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Yale Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Yale 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 Yale Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch carry?

About 15,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E Yale Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns E Yale Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.