US Bridges

SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 6.3 Miles N. SH 58 · Structure no. E-16-DE

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 93 Ml
CrossesLeyden Gulch
Location6.3 Miles N. SH 58
RouteState Highway 93A
Coordinates39.84922, -105.23356
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns SH 93 Ml over Leyden Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.