US Bridges

Depew Street over Local Drainage

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · .2 MI S of Coal Mine RD · Structure no. J-16-101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,261
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depew Street over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Depew Street over Local Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 1,261 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDepew Street
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.2 MI S of Coal Mine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59279, -105.05791
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,261 (2021)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depew Street over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depew Street over Local Drainage 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 Depew Street over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Depew Street over Local Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Depew Street over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.