US Bridges

W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.6 MI W of Wadsworth Blv · Structure no. I-16-120

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,298 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Coal Mine Avenue
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Wadsworth Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.59523, -105.08069
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,298 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek 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 W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns W Coal Mine Avenue over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.