Cole Boulevard over Lena Gulch
FairJefferson County, Colorado · In Denver W Office Park · Structure no. G-22-106
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 938
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cole Boulevard over Lena Gulch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cole Boulevard over Lena Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,079 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cole Boulevard over Lena Gulch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cole Boulevard 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 Cole Boulevard over Lena Gulch carry?
About 938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cole Boulevard over Lena Gulch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Cole Boulevard over Lena Gulch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.