US Bridges

E Eastman Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Just W of Tamarac DR · Structure no. D-11-GG-130

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,301
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Eastman Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying E Eastman Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 3,301 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,665 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Eastman Avenue
CrossesGoldsmith Gulch
LocationJust W of Tamarac DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.65679, -104.90267
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,301 (2021)
Projected traffic3,665 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Eastman Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Eastman Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns E Eastman Avenue over Goldsmith Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.