US Bridges

72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI West of Carr ST · Structure no. ARVA-72-1.60-01

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,101
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path is a concrete culvert carrying 72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,066 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries72nd Avenue
CrossesPedestrian Path
Location0.2 MI West of Carr ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.82707, -105.09623
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,101 (2021)
Projected traffic15,066 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path carry?

About 13,101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd Avenue over Pedestrian Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.