US Bridges

W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W. of Wadsworth · Structure no. H-15-107

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,714
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,714 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,172 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Chatfield Avenue
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.5 MI W. of Wadsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56621, -105.09535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,714 (2021)
Projected traffic11,172 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek carry?

About 9,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns W Chatfield Avenue over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.