US Bridges

James E Casey Aven over Local Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of Peoria Street · Structure no. DOU08E-00.17

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
907
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James E Casey Aven over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying James E Casey Aven over Local Drainage in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 907 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,215 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJames E Casey Aven
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.2 MI E of Peoria Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56167, -104.83604
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2021)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 James E Casey Aven over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is James E Casey Aven 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does James E Casey Aven over Local Drainage carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is James E Casey Aven over Local Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns James E Casey Aven over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.