US Bridges

Carr Street over Massey Draw

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just North of Ute Avenue · Structure no. H-15-100

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,062
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr Street over Massey Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Carr Street over Massey Draw in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 219 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarr Street
CrossesMassey Draw
LocationJust North of Ute Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55848, -105.09241
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width219 ft (66.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2021)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Carr Street over Massey Draw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr Street over Massey Draw 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Carr Street over Massey Draw carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carr Street over Massey Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 219 ft wide.

Who owns Carr Street over Massey Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.