US Bridges

58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just West of Kipling Pkwy · Structure no. ARVA-58-2.80-02

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,429
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 14,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,593 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries58th Avenue
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationJust West of Kipling Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80173, -105.11268
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,429 (2021)
Projected traffic16,593 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58th Avenue over Van Bibber 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek carry?

About 14,429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.