US Bridges

Race ST over East Harvard Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Race ST at E Harvard Ave · Structure no. D-13-HGE-160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race ST over East Harvard Gulch is a concrete slab carrying Race 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRace ST
CrossesEast Harvard Gulch
LocationRace ST at E Harvard Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.6712, -104.9641
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic407 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 Race ST over East Harvard Gulch built?

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

What condition is Race 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 Race ST over East Harvard Gulch carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Race ST over East Harvard Gulch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Race ST over East Harvard Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.