US Bridges

Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 MI So of Canyon Ave · Structure no. J-16-113

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,608
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,849 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKendall Blvd
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.1 MI So of Canyon Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.57441, -105.065
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2021)
Projected traffic1,849 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 Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Kendall Blvd over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.