US Bridges

W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 1/4 MI W of Wadsworth · Structure no. D-26-SWG-034

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches is a concrete culvert carrying W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,748 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Crestline Avenue
CrossesSouthwesterly Gulches
Location1/4 MI W of Wadsworth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.61696, -105.09433
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2021)
Projected traffic1,748 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches 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 W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns W Crestline Avenue over Southwesterly Gulches?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.