US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue WB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of Jordan RD · Structure no. PAR LCLN-1.2WB

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,260
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue WB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lincoln Avenue WB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,260 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,429 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Avenue WB
CrossesNewlin Gulch | Newlin Gu
Location0.3 MI East of Jordan RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.53441, -104.78945
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 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 traffic12,260 (2021)
Projected traffic16,429 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 WB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue WB 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 WB over Newlin Gulch | Newlin Gu carry?

About 12,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.