US Bridges

W Custer Place over Weir Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · E of Sheridan at 500 Bloc · Structure no. D-17-WG-030

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Custer Place over Weir Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying W Custer Place 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Custer Place
CrossesWeir Gulch
LocationE of Sheridan at 500 Bloc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.70659, -105.04781
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic422 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 W Custer Place over Weir Gulch built?

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

What condition is W Custer Place 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 W Custer Place over Weir Gulch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Custer Place over Weir Gulch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns W Custer Place over Weir Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.