US Bridges

Gilbert Street over Van Bibber Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just North of 58th Ave. · Structure no. E-24-106

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,254
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Street over Van Bibber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gilbert Street over Van Bibber Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGilbert Street
CrossesVan Bibber Creek
LocationJust North of 58th Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.80214, -105.22176
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,254 (2021)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gilbert Street over Van Bibber Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilbert Street 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 2025.

How much traffic does Gilbert Street over Van Bibber Creek carry?

About 1,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Street over Van Bibber Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Street over Van Bibber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.