US Bridges

7th Place over Tucker Gulch

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just East of Ford Street · Structure no. GLDN-04-0.01-01

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,525
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Place over Tucker Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Place 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 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 3,525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,054 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th Place
CrossesTucker Gulch
LocationJust East of Ford Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.76161, -105.22359
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,525 (2021)
Projected traffic4,054 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 7th Place over Tucker Gulch built?

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

What condition is 7th Place 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 7th Place over Tucker Gulch carry?

About 3,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 7th Place over Tucker Gulch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Place over Tucker Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.