US Bridges

Verbena Street over Local Drainage

Good

Denver County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of 51st Ave · Structure no. D-28-MS-220

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verbena Street over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Verbena Street over Local Drainage in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 994 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVerbena Street
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1 MI N of 51st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79298, -104.88992
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2021)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2041
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Verbena Street over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verbena Street over Local Drainage 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 Verbena Street over Local Drainage carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Verbena Street over Local Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Verbena Street over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.