US Bridges

Isabell Street over Lena Gulch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just S. of 13th Ave · Structure no. F-21-114

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isabell Street over Lena Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Isabell Street over Lena Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,972 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIsabell Street
CrossesLena Gulch
LocationJust S. of 13th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.7372, -105.16669
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,150 (2021)
Projected traffic13,972 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Isabell Street over Lena Gulch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Isabell Street 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Isabell Street over Lena Gulch carry?

About 12,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Isabell Street over Lena Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Isabell Street over Lena Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.