US Bridges

Josephine ST over East Harvard Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Josephine ST N of Yale Av · Structure no. D-13-HGE-200

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josephine ST over East Harvard Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Josephine 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 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJosephine ST
CrossesEast Harvard Gulch
LocationJosephine ST N of Yale Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66891, -104.95797
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2021)
Projected traffic450 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 Josephine ST over East Harvard Gulch built?

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

What condition is Josephine ST over East Harvard 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Josephine ST over East Harvard Gulch carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Josephine ST over East Harvard Gulch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Josephine ST over East Harvard Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.