US Bridges

Estes Court over Massey Draw

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · Just S of Ken Caryl · Structure no. H-16-103

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estes Court over Massey Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Estes Court 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEstes Court
CrossesMassey Draw
LocationJust S of Ken Caryl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.58045, -105.09706
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2021)
Projected traffic164 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 Estes Court over Massey Draw built?

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

What condition is Estes Court 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 Estes Court over Massey Draw carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Estes Court over Massey Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Estes Court over Massey Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.