US Bridges

S Wolff Street | W over Weir Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · E of Sheridan at 600 Bloc · Structure no. D-17-WG-020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wolff Street | W over Weir Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying S Wolff Street | W over Weir Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Wolff Street | W
CrossesWeir Gulch
LocationE of Sheridan at 600 Bloc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.70587, -105.04862
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2021)
Projected traffic837 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 Wolff Street | W over Weir Gulch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Wolff Street | W over Weir 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Wolff Street | W over Weir Gulch carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Wolff Street | W over Weir Gulch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns S Wolff Street | W over Weir Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.