E Cornell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch
FairDenver County, Colorado · Just W of Tamarac Drive · Structure no. D-11-GG-120A
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,767
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Cornell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying E Cornell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 54 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 2,767 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was E Cornell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is E Cornell 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 Cornell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch carry?
About 2,767 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is E Cornell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.
Who owns E Cornell Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.