US Bridges

Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.1 MI South of Quincy · Structure no. H-18-110

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,238
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu is a concrete culvert carrying Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu 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 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 16,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,674 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSimms Street
CrossesWeaver Creek | Weaver Gu
Location0.1 MI South of Quincy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63708, -105.12863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,238 (2021)
Projected traffic18,674 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu built?

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

What condition is Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu carry?

About 16,238 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Simms Street over Weaver Creek | Weaver Gu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.