US Bridges

Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 1.5 Blocks SE of HWY 93 · Structure no. GLDN-09-0.01-01

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch is a steel culvert carrying Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJoseph Circle
CrossesTucker Gulch
Location1.5 Blocks SE of HWY 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77239, -105.23497
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2021)
Projected traffic630 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Joseph Circle over Tucker Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.