US Bridges

W Virginia Avenue over Weir Gulch

Good

Denver County, Colorado · E of Sheridan at 500 Bloc · Structure no. D-17-WG-050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Virginia Avenue over Weir Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying W Virginia Avenue 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 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Virginia Avenue
CrossesWeir Gulch
LocationE of Sheridan at 500 Bloc
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.70769, -105.04953
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 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 width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2021)
Projected traffic626 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Virginia Avenue over Weir Gulch built?

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

What condition is W Virginia Avenue over Weir 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Virginia Avenue over Weir Gulch carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Virginia Avenue over Weir Gulch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns W Virginia Avenue over Weir Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.