Decatur Street over Lakewood Gulch
GoodDenver County, Colorado · S Decatur ST at Howard Pl · Structure no. D-16-LG-120A
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,940
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decatur Street over Lakewood Gulch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Decatur 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,483 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Decatur Street over Lakewood Gulch built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Decatur 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 Decatur Street over Lakewood Gulch carry?
About 4,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Decatur Street over Lakewood Gulch?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Decatur Street over Lakewood Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.