US Bridges

5th Street over Drainage

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · S. of Center Avenue · Structure no. 2195008P0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

5th Street over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 5th Street over Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesDrainage
LocationS. of Center Avenue
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.71553, -105.11571
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Drainage carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 5th Street over Drainage?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns 5th Street over Drainage?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.