US Bridges

E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel

Good

Denver County, Colorado · E Telluride & 63rd Ave · Structure no. D-25-FC-065

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,047
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,047 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,492 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesE 63rd Avenue
CrossesBlue Grama Channel
LocationE Telluride & 63rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.81068, -104.77803
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,047 (2022)
Projected traffic4,492 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel carry?

About 4,047 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns E 63rd Avenue over Blue Grama Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.