US Bridges

York ST over East Harvard Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · York ST N of Vassar Ave · Structure no. D-13-HGE-180

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

York ST over East Harvard Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying York 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYork ST
CrossesEast Harvard Gulch
LocationYork ST N of Vassar Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66968, -104.96059
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2021)
Projected traffic815 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 York ST over East Harvard Gulch built?

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

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

About 735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is York ST over East Harvard Gulch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns York ST over East Harvard Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.