1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1 Blk East of Ford Street · Structure no. GLDN-05-0.01-01
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,169
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu 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 1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu carry?
About 1,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Street over Tucker Gulch | Tucker Gu?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.