US Bridges

Newcombe Court over Van Bibber Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just North of 58th Ave · Structure no. ARVA-NE-0.05-01

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcombe Court over Van Bibber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newcombe Court 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 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNewcombe Court
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationJust North of 58th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.80247, -105.11602
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2021)
Projected traffic435 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Newcombe Court over Van Bibber Creek built?

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

What condition is Newcombe Court 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 2021.

How much traffic does Newcombe Court over Van Bibber Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newcombe Court over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Newcombe Court over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.