US Bridges

S Quitman Street over Weir Gulch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · North of 1st Avenue · Structure no. D-17-WG-090

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Quitman Street over Weir Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying S Quitman Street 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Quitman Street
CrossesWeir Gulch
LocationNorth of 1st Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.71872, -105.04092
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2021)
Projected traffic331 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 Quitman Street over Weir Gulch built?

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

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

About 298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Quitman Street over Weir Gulch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S Quitman Street over Weir Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.