US Bridges

E 47th Avenue over Montbello Ditch

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · Just West of Havana · Structure no. D-20-MB-692

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,449
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 47th Avenue over Montbello Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E 47th Avenue over Montbello Ditch in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,049 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 47th Avenue
CrossesMontbello Ditch
LocationJust West of Havana
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.78219, -104.86622
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,449 (2021)
Projected traffic6,049 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 E 47th Avenue over Montbello Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 47th Avenue 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 E 47th Avenue over Montbello Ditch carry?

About 5,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E 47th Avenue over Montbello Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns E 47th Avenue over Montbello Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.