US Bridges

S Monroe Street over E Harvard Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Monroe ST N of Vassar Ave · Structure no. D-13-HGE-270

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Monroe Street over E Harvard Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Monroe Street 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 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Monroe Street
CrossesE Harvard Gulch
LocationMonroe ST N of Vassar Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66977, -104.94543
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2021)
Projected traffic597 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 Monroe Street over E Harvard Gulch built?

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

What condition is S Monroe Street over E 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Monroe Street over E Harvard Gulch carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Monroe Street over E Harvard Gulch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S Monroe Street over E Harvard Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.