US Bridges

Alley over E Harvard Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Btwn Steele and Adams · Structure no. D-13-HGE-230

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alley over E Harvard Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alley over E 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlley
CrossesE Harvard Gulch
LocationBtwn Steele and Adams
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66924, -104.94948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Alley over E Harvard Gulch built?

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

What condition is Alley over E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alley over E Harvard Gulch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Alley over E Harvard Gulch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Alley over E Harvard Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.