US Bridges

S Utica Street over Weir Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · At Bayaud Avenue · Structure no. D-17-WG-070

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Utica Street over Weir Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying S Utica Street over Weir Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Utica Street
CrossesWeir Gulch
LocationAt Bayaud Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.71533, -105.04442
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 rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2021)
Projected traffic723 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 Utica Street over Weir Gulch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Utica Street 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 Utica Street over Weir Gulch carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Utica Street over Weir Gulch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns S Utica Street over Weir Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.