US Bridges

SH 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff Gulch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Kipling 1.5 MI N of US285 · Structure no. F-16-JP

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,535 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 391 Ml Nbnd
CrossesIliff Gulch
LocationKipling 1.5 MI N of US285
RouteState Highway 391A
Coordinates39.674, -105.119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2020)
Projected traffic20,535 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff Gulch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff Gulch carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff Gulch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 391 Ml Nbnd over Iliff Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.