US Bridges

Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Peoria at 49th · Structure no. D-20-MB-430

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,175
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 23,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,724 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeoria Street
CrossesMontbello Ditch
LocationPeoria at 49th
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78632, -104.8471
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,175 (2021)
Projected traffic25,724 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch carry?

About 23,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Peoria Street over Montbello Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.