SH 391 Ml over Lena Gulch
FairJefferson County, Colorado · N Side of 39th Ave · Structure no. E-16-IX
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 391 Ml over Lena Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 391 Ml over Lena Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,960 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 391 Ml over Lena Gulch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 391 Ml over Lena 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 391 Ml over Lena Gulch carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 391 Ml over Lena Gulch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns SH 391 Ml over Lena Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.