Decatur Street over Weir Gulch
FairDenver County, Colorado · Decatur Btwn BARBERRY/9th · Structure no. D-17-WG-211
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,426
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decatur Street over Weir Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Decatur Street over Weir Gulch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,426 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,023 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 500 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Decatur Street over Weir Gulch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Decatur 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 Decatur Street over Weir Gulch carry?
About 5,426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Decatur Street over Weir Gulch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 500 ft wide.
Who owns Decatur Street over Weir Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.