US Bridges

S Marion ST over East Harvard Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Marion ST and Harvard · Structure no. D-13-HGE-060

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Marion ST over East Harvard Gulch is a concrete slab carrying S Marion ST over East Harvard Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Marion ST
CrossesEast Harvard Gulch
LocationMarion ST and Harvard
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.67126, -104.9723
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2021)
Projected traffic290 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 S Marion ST over East Harvard Gulch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Marion ST over East Harvard 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Marion ST over East Harvard Gulch carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Marion ST over East Harvard Gulch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S Marion ST over East Harvard Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.