US Bridges

10th Avenue over Lakewood Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.1 MI East of Perry ST · Structure no. D-16-LG-070A

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,422
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Avenue over Lakewood Gulch is a concrete continuous frame carrying 10th Avenue over Lakewood Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 26 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 5,422 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,018 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Avenue
CrossesLakewood Gulch
Location0.1 MI East of Perry ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.73303, -105.03802
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,422 (2021)
Projected traffic6,018 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 10th Avenue over Lakewood Gulch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is 10th Avenue 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 10th Avenue over Lakewood Gulch carry?

About 5,422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 10th Avenue over Lakewood Gulch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Avenue over Lakewood Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.