US Bridges

Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek

Good

Grand County, Colorado · Lions Gate/Rendvou Wy · Structure no. 1376.03

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek in Grand 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 703 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLions Gate Drive
CrossesVasquez Creek
LocationLions Gate/Rendvou Wy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91938, -105.78611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek built?

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

What condition is Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lions Gate Drive over Vasquez Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.