US Bridges

Depew Street over Local Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · .1 Mile So of Canyon DR · Structure no. J-16-118

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
708
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 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 814 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDepew Street
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.1 Mile So of Canyon DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.57459, -105.05917
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2021)
Projected traffic814 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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Depew Street over Local Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Depew Street over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.