US Bridges

Ken Caryl Avenue over Massey Draw

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 MI E of Garrison · Structure no. H-16-102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,694
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ken Caryl Avenue over Massey Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Ken Caryl Avenue over Massey Draw in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,694 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,598 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKen Caryl Avenue
CrossesMassey Draw
Location.1 MI E of Garrison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.58078, -105.09794
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,694 (2021)
Projected traffic14,598 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ken Caryl Avenue over Massey Draw built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ken Caryl Avenue 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 Ken Caryl Avenue over Massey Draw carry?

About 12,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ken Caryl Avenue over Massey Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Ken Caryl Avenue over Massey Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.