US Bridges

58th Avenue over Ralston Creek | Ralston

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just E of Lamar Street · Structure no. ARVA-58-5.30-3A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,681
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

58th Avenue over Ralston Creek | Ralston is a concrete continuous slab carrying 58th Avenue over Ralston Creek | Ralston in Jefferson 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 10,681 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,283 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries58th Avenue
CrossesRalston Creek | Ralston
LocationJust E of Lamar Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80185, -105.0671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,681 (2021)
Projected traffic12,283 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ralston Creek | Ralston built?

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

What condition is 58th Avenue over Ralston Creek | Ralston 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 58th Avenue over Ralston Creek | Ralston carry?

About 10,681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 58th Avenue over Ralston Creek | Ralston?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 58th Avenue over Ralston Creek | Ralston?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.