US Bridges

Carr Street over Local Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI So of Chatfield · Structure no. H-15-105

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr Street over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Carr Street over Local Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarr Street
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1 MI So of Chatfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56428, -105.09223
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2021)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr Street over Local Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Carr Street over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carr Street over Local Drainage?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Carr Street over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.