Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil
FairJefferson County, Colorado · 1 Block E of Wadsworth · Structure no. J-17-40
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,882
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil is a concrete culvert carrying Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,882 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,465 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil 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 Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil carry?
About 3,882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Balsam Way over Local Drainage | Parkhil?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.