US Bridges

Kipling Parkway over Van Bibber Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just South of 58th Avenue · Structure no. ARVA-KG-0.04-01

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,868
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kipling Parkway over Van Bibber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kipling Parkway over Van Bibber Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 19,868 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,848 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKipling Parkway
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationJust South of 58th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.80128, -105.11106
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,868 (2021)
Projected traffic22,848 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kipling Parkway over Van Bibber Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kipling Parkway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kipling Parkway over Van Bibber Creek carry?

About 19,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kipling Parkway over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Kipling Parkway over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.