US Bridges

Wolff Street over Lakewood Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · Just S of 8th Ave · Structure no. D-16-LG-020A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolff Street over Lakewood Gulch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wolff Street over Lakewood Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWolff Street
CrossesLakewood Gulch
LocationJust S of 8th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.72905, -105.0486
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2021)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Wolff Street over Lakewood Gulch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolff Street over Lakewood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wolff Street over Lakewood Gulch carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wolff Street over Lakewood Gulch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wolff Street over Lakewood Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.