US Bridges

Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · Just North of 3rd Street · Structure no. FLOR 003A-PETRO

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPetroleum Ave
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationJust North of 3rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.3926, -105.11529
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic311 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek 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 Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Petroleum Ave over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.