US Bridges

Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · Just E of Aintree Ct. · Structure no. PAR SIEBERT-0.7

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeibert Circle
CrossesTallman Gulch
LocationJust E of Aintree Ct.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.50958, -104.75266
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2021)
Projected traffic1,149 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

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 Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch 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 Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Seibert Circle over Tallman Gulch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.