US Bridges

58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek | Indep

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .10 MI W of Independence · Structure no. ARVA-58-ID.01

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,216
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek | Indep is a concrete culvert carrying 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek | Indep in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 21,216 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,398 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 721 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries58th Avenue
CrossesVan Bibber Creek | Indep
Location.10 MI W of Independence
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.80173, -105.10661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width721 ft (219.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,216 (2021)
Projected traffic24,398 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
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 | Indep built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek | Indep 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 March 2023.

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

About 21,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek | Indep?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 721 ft wide.

Who owns 58th Avenue over Van Bibber Creek | Indep?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.