US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Jordan · Structure no. PAR LCLN-1.2EB

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,263
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,263 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,773 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue EB
CrossesNewlin Gulch | Newlin Gu
Location0.3 MI E of Jordan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.53426, -104.78952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,263 (2021)
Projected traffic17,773 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu carry?

About 13,263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue EB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.