US Bridges

10th Street over Tucker Gulch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just East of Ford Street · Structure no. GLDN-03-0.04-01

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,684
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Tucker Gulch is a concrete tee beam carrying 10th Street over Tucker Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,684 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,387 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesTucker Gulch
LocationJust East of Ford Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75917, -105.22038
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,684 (2021)
Projected traffic5,387 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 10th Street over Tucker Gulch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Street over Tucker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Tucker Gulch carry?

About 4,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Tucker Gulch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Tucker Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.