US Bridges

Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 MI N.Of JCT470&KIPLING · Structure no. F-16-ST

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar is a concrete culvert carrying Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 22,765 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,180 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 204 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKipling Parkway Ar
CrossesMassey Draw Ar
Location.1 MI N.Of JCT470&KIPLING
RouteState Highway 470A
Coordinates39.56104, -105.10974
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width204 ft (62.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,765 (2024)
Projected traffic26,180 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar 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 Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar carry?

About 22,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 204 ft wide.

Who owns Kipling Parkway Ar over Massey Draw Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.